And as temperatures hit the high teens, pubs and their beer gardens filled up with pub-goers looking to make the most of the warm weather.
We were in Preston to join the fun, and grab a few pictures along the way!
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Piri Cowgill and Samantha Horvath in Winckley Square
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Sunny weather in Preston's Fishergate.
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From left, Rachael Oldfield, Sarah Bickerstaffe, Emily Sargant, Alice Pearson and Jenna Culshaw at Turtle Bay.
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Fishergate is bustling in the warm weather