WHAT'S ON · THU 8 OCTOBER
What's on in Preston tomorrow
Plan tomorrow tonight: family events, shows and sessions across Preston, with times, prices and ages so you can book before bedtime.
5 things on 2 indoors 5 venues
Thu 8 October5 things on
from £1410:00
Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Blackpool
SEA LIFE Blackpool · Blackpool
Indoors
from £16All day · check times with the venue
Ascarium: Tricks & Treats
SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester
Indoors
All day · check times with the venue
1.5 Hour Public Cruise
Lancashire Canal Cruises · Ormskirk
10:00
Exhibition - The Longest Yarn
Astley Hall · Chorley
10:15-11:15
Brockholes Pram Walk
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust · Preston
ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT
Good for a spontaneous day out
No booking, no fuss: places you can decide on over breakfast.
from £90ARTCH Studio
Preston
Studio space you hire out for private parties, company do's, dance events or gigs, bar included.
Accessible toiletCaféFree parkingGroup bookings+5 more
FreePigeon Tower
Bolton
Free grounds to wander around a Victorian tower, an Italian-style lake and gardens on the edge of Lever Park.
CaféDog friendlyFree parkingGift shop+2 more
from £8Newbridge Fishing Lakes
Liverpool · adults only (18+)
Day ticket coarse fishing for carp, tench, bream and chub, open 7am to 7pm, but under 18s aren't admitted without an adult.
CaféToilets
from £4Garstang Agricultural Show
Preston · ages 3+
A one-day countryside show with livestock classes, circus acts, a dog show and a food hall to browse.
Dog friendlyFree parkingFood on site
Swell UK Ltd - Garden, Pond and Aquatic Supplies
Hyde
A garden and aquatic supplies shop where you can wander past tanks of tropical, coldwater and marine fish, plus reptiles and amphibians.
Nicky Nook
Preston
A 3.5 mile fell walk near Preston with reservoir views, a trig point summit and a proper sense of achievement for small legs.
Good to know
What do tickets cost?
Paid events start from £14. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.
What if it rains?
Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Blackpool and Ascarium: Tricks & Treats are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.
PLAN A DIFFERENT DAY
What's on, when you need it
Everything open and on in Preston today, with times and prices.
TOP PICKExhibition - Elemental Earth · free- Fri8 things · Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Blackpool
- Sat6 things · 1.5 Hour Public Cruise
- Sun7 things · Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Blackpool
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