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Preston Markets Journal 2023

Pile of biscuits and festive decorations

Keeping you in the know.

Follow our Preston Markets blog to keep up to date with all the latest news and information around Preston Markets.

Blogs featured are for 2023. For previous posts see our archive:

Preston Markets journal archive

For ideas around wider things to do to complement your visit to Preston Markets, plus all the latest happenings in and around the city, take a look at Visit Preston - visit blog.

Festive food shopping at Preston Markets

22 November 2023: With the countdown to Christmas officially on, why not head down to Preston Markets to pick up your festive foodie favourites for the big day.

Free events at Preston Markets this festive season

20 November 2023: While you're in the city centre doing a spot of Christmas shopping, why not pop along to Preston Markets and enjoy the yuletide cheer we have on offer?

Halloween at Preston Markets 2023

17 October 2023: head over to Preston Markets with the kids this half term to pick your pumpkin and enter the little ones into a spooky themed colouring competition.

International Market returns to Preston

21 September 2023: Following a successful visit earlier in the year, the popular International Market will be returning to Preston Flag Market for three days of delicious food, drinks and crafts from across the world.

Celebrating a Spectacular Summer at Preston Markets

14 September 2023: What an incredible summer we've had at Preston Markets. Did you attend any of our fantastic summer events? See if you can spot yourself in these Preston Markets, summer events highlights.

Tipsy Chef expands with grand opening of second restaurant

29 August 2023: After the resounding success of their debut restaurant within Preston Market Hall, which opened in April 2022, Tipsy Chef Street Food have launched a second venue in Preston city centre.

Preston Markets is serving up some sensational summer treats

14 August 2023: Summer treats to help you beat the heat this season.

Top evening with the Jive Aces

13 July 2023: Yet another fantastic performance from the Jive Aces.

Free events this summer at Preston Markets

27 June 2023: There's never been a better time to explore Preston Markets and create unforgettable memories.

A fond farewell

21 June 2023: This month we must bid farewell to one of our long-serving and hard-working markets officers.

How to support your local market traders

26 May 2023: It's now the end of Love your Local Market (LYLM) fortnight, but if you want to know how you can support your local traders all year round then we are here to help.

Vegetarian week at Preston Markets

19 May 2023: If you've been considering going meat free, or you're wanting to try some vegetarian recipes, what better time than Vegetarian Week.