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Preston’s Hidden Gems
A fresh perspective on the places you thought you knew.
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FOOD & DRINKPreston
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Top 5 Restaurants in Preston
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THINGS TO DOSouthport
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Best Things to Do in Southport
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Preston’s Hidden Gems
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Food & DrinkPrestonGuide
Top 5 Restaurants in Preston
Five places for your next meal out, from Korean flavours to a characterful Friargate bar.
Things to DoSouthportGuide
Best Things to Do in Southport
Seaside strolls, independent discoveries and a little culture: make a day of Southport.
Food & DrinkWiganGuide
Best Pubs in Wigan
A small, characterful shortlist for your next local pint, starting around Wallgate.
Things to DoBoltonGuide
10 Places to Visit in Bolton
Historic halls, lakeside paths and local culture. Ten ideas in Bolton and its surrounding area.
KEEP IT LOCALSmall discoveries.
Small discoveries.
A big local difference.
Meet the independent venues and local places that give our towns their character.
Explore local businessesFriargate, Preston · Restaurant
Plau
A historic Friargate setting for food and drinks. Explore the venue’s current menu and opening details.
Railway arches, Wigan · Pub
Wigan Central
Real ale and cider in Wigan’s railway arches. A local stop to explore close to the stations.
Lord Street, Southport · Attraction
The Atkinson
Southport’s home for theatre, museum collections and art. Browse the programme for your next visit.
Bolton · Business
Bank Top Brewery
A Bolton brewery with tours by arrangement, as listed by Visit Bolton. Contact ahead to plan a visit.
Editorially featured, not paid placements. Check current details with each venue.