Free family events set to take place at Preston Markets 

Preston Markets are hosting a range of free, family events on Saturdays throughout August. 

Beneath Preston’s iconic, Victorian canopy a series of events will take place for the whole family to enjoy.

From scientific exploration of the senses to a fantastic bubble show; back by popular demand. Dance with the Funguys, see the world from a different perspective and pick up free gifts being handed out by some interesting characters.  

Saturday, August 3 – Scientific exploration  

Two plucky, young, aspiring scientists mix real science with historical tales about the development of scientific study using their walkabout, much-talked-about, spectacular, scientific discovery machine. 

Anne and Lottie invite the curious to take part in their experiments, one for each sense (touch, smell, taste, sound and sight). 

This science-meets-Victoriana show looks at technology and science being used to understand the world around us. 

Saturday, August 10 – A few feet up 

See the world from a different viewpoint. Presenting the theory that a slight physical change of perspective can encourage a conceptual one. A Few Feet Up asks you to collaborate with two performers and their giant periscope, to view the world from a different angle. 

Saturday, August 17 – The Funguys 

The Funguys are sure to provide great entertainment beneath Preston Markets’ Victorian canopy. The colourful characters will be bringing plenty of smiles and laughter through a combination of dance, music, and toys. Get ready to have a blast! 

Saturday, August 31 – Paris Bubbles 

Paris Bubbles are returning to Preston Markets for a third year with giant bubbles, tiny bubbles, smoke filled bubbles and more. Bubble entertainment is a stunning spectacle to watch, versatile and astonishingly entertaining all at once, everyone loves bubbles. 

To find out about event times, follow @prestonmarkets on Instagram, Facebook and X. 

Helen Greaney
If you have interesting things happening at your company in Lancashire, I'm the news editor here and I'd love to hear it. I'm a senior journalist with more than 18 years' experience in local, regional and national newspapers, as well as in digital PR.
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