Things to do with kids in Preston
127 family venues across Preston, Chorley, Leyland and South Ribble, 58 of them free, plus 43 upcoming events.
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Family events coming up in Preston
Story timeMon, 9 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Library · Free
Development MattersMon, 9 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Family Hub · Free
Homework hourMon, 9 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Library · Free
Games afternoonMon, 9 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Library · Free
Story timeTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Freckleton Library · Free
Children's after school gamesTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Freckleton Library · Free
Let's play ScrabbleTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Freckleton Library · Free
Story timeTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Tarleton Library · Free
Little Steps sessionTue, 10 Nov 2026 · Tarleton Library · Free
Baby Bounce and rhymeWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Freckleton Library · Free
Teen reading clubWed, 11 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Library · Free
Baby bounce and rhymeThu, 12 Nov 2026 · Kirkham Library · Free
Comes to you in Preston
Entertainers, mobile services and organisers who cover Preston — no venue to visit, they come to you or run events near you.
- Tmalgerimagic (The Goblin King)
Fratelli’s Catering & EventsBased in PR1 · Quote on request
Bounce A Lot NorthwestBased in WN2 · From £50 (carnival games)
Andy B Events (Andy's Action Party)
Music & MayhemFrom £165
Wood Fired Pizza Bartravels up to 50 miles · From £600 per event
Billy's Partytime EntertainmentsBased in PR5
- Mrs Peach Parties
- StarkidzBased in PR9 · Christmas garden visit £28
Taz Entertainments
ABN EventsBased in PR4 · Castle add-ons from £5
Southport Bouncy CastlesFrom £65 a day
Parks and playgrounds in Preston
Family attractions in Preston
Billy Bob's ParlourPR3 5AD · £3/child/hour (term-time weekdays), £5/child (weekends & school holidays).
Wild Shore BlackpoolPR4 3NJ · Aqua Park £24 per person for 50 minutes incl. wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet.
Arc Cinema PrestonPR1 2BL · Kids Club £3.50 per seat (all seat tiers).
Battlefield LIVE PenninePR7 5LP · £27pp for a 2-hour session (individual bookings); groups of 8+ £24–£26pp. £50 non-refundable deposit.
The Bee CentrePR6 8LZ · Bee Experience price on the booking page; under-16s must be with a paying adult.
REEL Cinema ChorleyPR7 1FD
Leisure centres in Preston
Fulwood Leisure CentrePR2 9YA · Mixed (some free sessions)
West View Better Health Leisure CentrePR1 5EP · Mixed (some free sessions)
Leyland Leisure CentrePR25 2EX · Mixed (some free sessions)
Bamber Bridge Leisure CentrePR5 6YJ · Mixed (some free sessions)
Penwortham Leisure CentrePR1 0JE · Mixed (some free sessions)
South Ribble Tennis and Fitness CentrePR5 6BJ · Mixed (some free sessions)
Nature walks and woods in Preston
Family hubs in Preston
Soft play centres in Preston
All ThrivePR25 2LE · See Sessions & Prices page; parents/carers free, sibling discount, babies 2 months and under free with paying sibling
Jump Maniax Adventure ParkPR1 4LQ · Prices on the booking page. Offers include Toddler Time (one adult free), Green Wednesday 2-for-1, and a Family Saver with pizza.
Jungle World LeylandPR25 2DY · Jungle Monsters (0–5, weekdays): 1–4yrs £5.95, 6–11 months £4.95, under 6 months free, adults £1. After-school session (0–12, term time) £7.95, or £8.95 with a meal. Weekend/holiday Jungle Rebels with go-karts £9.95 (2+), £6.95 (0–2), adults £2.
Playtown SouthportPR8 1RY · Under 12 months £2.50; 12–23 months £4.95; 2 years £6.95; 3+ £7.95; adults £1.50.
Rascals Party & Play CentrePR5 4AR · Child 1yr+ £10.45; weekday-morning rates (entry before 11:30, term time) 1–3yrs £6.25, 3yrs+ £10.45; 6–11 months £3.95; under 6 months free; adults £1.75. 10-session card £75.
The Kinder HubPR4 0NZ · Play session prices on the booking page; under-1s free with an older sibling. Saturday party hire £360 for up to 20 children.
Libraries in Preston
Cake shops and home bakers in Preston
Markets, fairs and shows in Preston
Museums and galleries in Preston
Ribchester Roman Bath HousePR3 3ZJ · Free
Astley HallPR7 1XA · From 24 Oct 2026: adult £5, child £3, family (2+3) £15; annual passes available; 50% off for Chorley residents. Coach House Gallery free.
British Commercial Vehicle MuseumPR25 2LE · Adult £12; child (4–16) £6; under-4s free; family (2+3) £28; family (1+2) £22; over-60s £10.50.
Lancashire Infantry MuseumPR2 8AB · Adult £6; child 11–16 £4; under-11s free; family (2+2) £18. Tickets give 12 months' free return.
Ribchester Roman MuseumPR3 3XS · Adults £4; OAPs £3.50; children over 5 £2.50; 5 and under free.
Samlesbury HallPR5 0UP
Farms and farm parks in Preston
Bowland Country Park (formerly Bowland Wild Boar Park)PR3 2HB · £6.50 per vehicle (entry included)
Wild Discovery at Ribby Hall VillagePR4 2PR · Adult, child (under 16) and family (2+2) day passes - see booking page; under-2s free.
Paul's Farm Pumpkin PatchPR26 7SY · Free
Bradshaws Farm Shop Pumpkin PickingPR3 0LP · £2.95 per vehicle booking; pumpkins and squash paid for by weight
Clarks Family Farm PumpkinsPR4 0TD · Free
Wrampool Farm & Pumpkin PatchPR3 6AT · £7 per vehicle; pumpkins priced separately; booking essential