Join us for a Fun-Filled Programme of Festive Events this Winter!

From calligraphy workshops to baby’s first Christmas bauble, there’s something for the whole family this festive period at The Guild Hall, Preston.

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Baby’s 1st Christmas Bauble

Guild Hall Foyer | Tues 14th November |11:00am – 11.30am | £14.00 + booking fee

Capturing your baby’s handprints and footprints painted onto a Christmas bauble makes a very special keepsake. The paints used are non-toxic and wash off the baby’s skin and clothing easily.

Linoprinting Workshop

Guild Hall Foyer | Wed 22nd November | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | £45.00 + booking fee

Learn how to create a beautiful festive print block using linocut, a fun and versatile technique. Using specialist tools you will explore how to make marks and create a range of effects and will have fun experimenting with colour to create a range of prints and cards with a wintry, festive theme.

Calligraphy Workshop

Guild Hall Foyer | Wed 29th November | 11am | £39.00 + booking fee

Discover the art of calligraphy with Mellor & Rose. This workshop offers a chance to explore this elegant writing style, along with creating your own gift tags and greetings card all in beautiful lettering!

Design a Personalised Christmas Eve Plate

Guild Hall Foyer | Sat 2nd December | 11:00am – 12.30pm | £20.00 + booking fee

Create a cherished family tradition by crafting a personalised Christmas Eve plate. A delightful hands-on activity. Once the design is complete, the plates will be glazed and kiln-fired.

Arthur Christmas (U)

Preston College | Sat 9th December | 11:00am – 12:40pm | £2 Adults / £1 Children + booking fee

Get together for a festive family film. Join Arthur, Santa’s son, on a delightful adventure to save Christmas in this animated classic.

Anna and the Apocalypse (15)

Guild Hall Foyer | Wed 13th December | 7.30pm – 9:10pm | £2 + booking fee

Join the quirky characters of Anna and the Apocalypse for a unique twist on a holiday film. This lively movie combines comedy, horror, and heartwarming moments.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)

Preston College | Sat 16th December  | 11:00am – 12:30pm | £2 Adults / £1 Children + booking fee

Experience the magic of the Muppets in this timeless holiday classic. Join Kermit, Miss Piggy, and all your favourite characters for a heartwarming Christmas tale.

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Harris Your Place

Harris Your Place is a £16 million project set to restore and reimagine the Harris for 21st-century audiences as a cultural learning space. The aim of this project is to protect the building and the architecture for future generations whilst enhancing accessibility options and positioning the Harris as a community hub for Preston and Lancashire.

The capital project is more than simply preserving this much-loved building; Harris wants to ensure that it remains a vibrant heart of the community. A place where people want to spend their time.