Even though people have been saying it for a while, and pumpkin spiced lattes are everywhere, autumn is now officially here.
The autumn equinox will occur at 01:06 BST on September 23, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. It is the precise astronomical moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator, making day and night roughly equal in length across the globe. It marks the official start of astronomical autumn.
So, as evenings draw in and days get colder (and wetter), you might be drawn to an open fire at one of Lancashire’s lovely pubs.
We’ve compiled a list of 15 in and around the Preston area below that you might want to check out, with their Google review ratings given.
The list is in no particular order.
1. The Ship
Bunker Street, Freckleton, Preston, PR4 1HA | 4.5 out of 5 (1,400 Google reviews) | "Great atmosphere, fab food, great service and friendly staff." | Google
2. The Old Oak
Preston Rd, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3BA | 4.6 out of 5 (146 Google reviews) | "Good pub, nice pint, even better when fire is on." | Google
3. The De Lacy Arms
King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SP | 4.1 out of 5 (143 Google reviews) | "Warm log fire and good beer." | Google
4. The Twelve Tellers
Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BQ | 4 out of 5 (4,092 Google reviews) | "Nice large premises, with real fire and decent selection of ales and food." | Google