Friargate

Creative Tourist Posted 13 November 2023

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Friargate

Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EJ

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MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

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Friargate is a shopping and dining destination in the area of Preston. With an array of independent shops and places to eat and drink, including several contemporary pubs and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

From traditional second-hand book shops to bohemian cafés and international restaurants, this bustling street connects the city centre to the University of Central Lancashire, creating a vibrant student atmosphere.

What's on near Friargate

Until 1 Dec 2026

ActivityBlackpool

Turtle Feeding Experience at SEA LIFE Blackpool

Come face to face with SEA LIFE Blackpool’s hungriest resident. This unique experience gives you the chance to feed Phoenix the green sea turtle and learn about this endangered species.

From £75.00

Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Until 1 Dec 2026

Food and DrinkBlackpool

Afternoon Tea at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Step into the majestic Blackpool Tower Ballroom for an experience like no other. With stunning architecture, live music and treats galore, Afternoon Tea here is highly recommended.

From £60.00

Text reads The Memory of Water. A image of three women in black sitting by a coffin, two with cups of tea, one in the middle raising a wineglass

29 Jan – 21 Feb 2026

TheatreBolton

The Memory Of Water at The Octagon Theatre

A play about families, grief, and the unreliable narratives we inherit. Directed by Bolton Octagon Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham. Starring Vicky Binns, Victoria Brazier, Helen Flannagan and Polly Lister.

From £15.00

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10 Dec – 24 Dec

FamiliesBolton

Mrs Claus Saves Christmas at The Octagon Theatre

Mrs Claus needs your help with a festive Bake-Off like no other in this interactive children’s theatre show at The Octagon.

From £11.00

A Christmas Carol at Octagon Theatre Bolton. A person in a long coat and top hat walks alone down a cobblestone street at night, surrounded by colorful holiday lights and softly falling snow. The scene glows warmly from shop windows and string lights, creating a festive and mysterious atmosphere.

Until 10 Jan 2026

FamiliesBolton

A Christmas Carol at Octagon Theatre Bolton

A heartwarming festive treat for all ages, this brand-new musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol brings Bolton’s stage to life with music, magic and Dickensian spirit.

From £15.00

Until 10 Jan 2026

FamiliesBolton

A Christmas Carol

Bringing music, laughter and a welcome dose of festive cheer, a brand-new adaptation of the Dickensian classic is the perfect festive treat for families this Christmas.

From £15.00

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MusicManchester

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts at Heaton Park

Neil Young is opening his 2026 UK and European tour in Manchester, stepping into Heaton Park with his newest band, The Chrome Hearts.

From £89.60

Until 12 Jun 2027

TourManchester

Brewery Tour and Tasting with Seven Bro7hers

Let Seven Bro7hers show you the place where the magic happens with a brewery tour and tasting at their Salford hub.

From £20.00

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