Jazzin' the Park

Jazzin' the Park comes to Chew's Yard on Saturday 7 November, an evening of DJ sets and music in the heart of Preston. It's a free entry night, so it's as easy as turning up and staying as long as you like.

If you haven't spent much time there, Chew's Yard is worth a bit of context. It takes its name from an 18th-century artisans' yard and historic alleyway that links Friargate and Market Street West, and the venue itself was carved out of a disused warehouse and joinery workshop. It's kept the raw surfaces and atmosphere of the original working buildings across three interconnected spaces: a food and drinks hall with five independent traders, a versatile events room that hosts live music, DJs, markets and arts events, and a leafy, walled garden. The night runs in The Event Space, so you're right in the thick of it.

That food hall is a big part of the draw. Among the traders are local street-food concepts like Chamo, inspired by South American flavours and arepas, and Where's Wala, a British-Indian take on street food. There's also Goosnargh Gin's Trough, which does grazing options and gin spritzes. Between the DJ sets, you can drift over to the hall and pick your own dinner from the lot, or head out to the walled garden for a bit of air.

It's a straightforward one: Jazzin' the Park at Chew's Yard, 111 Market Street West, Preston PR1 2HB, starting at 6pm on Saturday 7 November. Entry is free.