The Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Susie Stubbs Last Updated 24 November 2023

The Harris is currently closed until 2025. Harris Your Place is a £16million project set to restore and reimagine the Harris for 21st-century audiences as a community, cultural and learning space.

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston is a national gem: sitting inside an enormous, neo-Classical building on Preston’s Flag Market it contains historic collections of note, as well as an outstanding contemporary art programme. From digital art commissions to grand, public art, the Harris is well worth a visit. Nearby, art pub The Continental and the recently-restored Avenham & Miller Parks (whose River Ribble setting and award-winning Avenham Pavilion cafe are just peachy) offer food, drink and riverside delight.

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What's on near The Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Abigail's Party at Blackpool Grand Theatre

22 Oct – 26 Oct

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Abigail’s Party at Blackpool Grand Theatre

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from £19.50

Until 25 Aug

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Alice in Wonderland at Williamson Park

The Duke’s award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre is back with another super madcap family adventure. Summer is on its way.

from £16.50

Until 31 Jul

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Guide Over Sands Bay Walks at Morecambe Bay

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from £10.00

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20 Sep – 22 Sep

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Morecambe Poetry Festival 2024 at various venues

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from £65.00

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Until 22 Sep

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Hybrid Futures at Salford Museum and Art Gallery

The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

free entry

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book at The Lowry

Until 4 Aug

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Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book at The Lowry

Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.

from £19.00

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Bluey’s Big Play at The Lowry

Enjoy a fun-filled family adventure with Bluey, Bingo, Dad and pals!

from £18.50

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Fat Out Fest 2024

Fat Out Fest, a Salford festival championing the experimental and the underground in music and visual art, returns with three-days of music, exhibitions and workshops.

from £ 0

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Where to go near The Harris Museum and Art Gallery

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Event venue

Preston Flag Market

Preston’s historic market square hosts many outdoor cultural events throughout the year.

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Shop

Friargate

With an array of independent shops and places to eat and drink, including a number of contemporary pubs and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Park

Winckley Square

Hosting a variety of year-round events, from guided walks to jazz evenings, Winckley Square is a Georgian square packed with history in Preston city centre.

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Park

Avenham and Miller Parks

Located in the heart of Preston, Avenham and Miller Parks are among the finest examples of traditional Victorian parkland in the North West.

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Tourist Attraction

Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary

There are few more thrilling things than having a bird of prey swoop in to land on your arm, and seeing these spectacular, elusive creatures up close.

Blackburn

Bed & Breakfast

Alpaca Fold

Located in the rural village of Samlesbury on a 35-acre smallholding, Alpaca Fold provides quality accommodation suitable for short and longer stays surrounded by the peace and calm of a rural setting.

Lancashire

Restaurant

The Foundry Tap and Kitchen

Gastro pub The Foundry serves freshly cooked and locally sourced pub fare, alongside a quality drinks selection and a warm atmosphere.

Lancashire

Bed & Breakfast

Everything Retreat

A haven of luxury and serenity in the heart of the Ribble Valley, Everything Retreat is an idyllic spot for an indulgent getaway.

Lancashire

Restaurant

Scholars Restaurant

This quality bistro offers fine dining at fabulous prices. One of the leading training restaurants, Scholars Restaurant is run by both industry professionals and fantastic Blackburn College students.

Lancashire

Event venue

Electric Church Club

Blackburn’s home of live music, Electric Church Club hosts artists from the whole of the UK.

Blackburn

King George’s Hall, Blackburn

One of the North West of England’s best known and loved entertainment venues the historic King George’s Hall in Blackburn was built in the classical style from stone quarried at Butler’s Delph in Pleasington.

Blackburn

Music venue

The Exchange, Blackburn

Dating back to 1865 when it opened as one of four exchange halls in the country, The Exchange is an iconic Blackburn venue

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