Preston Card Fest Christmas Special

Preston Card Fest returns to The Atrium at the UCLan Student Union on Sunday 20 December, its annual Christmas special back in the city for another December. It's a day that brings together collectors, families, traders, artists and shoppers under one roof, and it's become a bit of a festive fixture for the local card community.

Around 65 vendors line the room, with over 110 tables of cards and collectibles. The trading card games are the main draw — Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering — but there's plenty more than that. You'll find sports cards, graded cards, sealed products, artwork, handmade goods and unique collectibles, so it works as much for someone hunting a specific card as it does for someone just browsing for a Christmas gift.

Beyond the tables, there's a full programme of activities running throughout the day, all with a TCG and anime twist. There are arts and crafts and Christmas-themed challenges, and the Card Fest Christmas Scavenger Hunt, where you hunt for hidden clues and surprises around the venue. There's also a station to design and make your own TCG card to take home.

It's a one-day event, so if you're planning to go, it's worth getting there early to make the most of the activities. It runs from 10:00 at The Atrium, UCLan Student Union, Preston, PR1 7BY, with tickets starting from £25.00 via Skiddle.