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.
5. The White Bull
Main Street, Gisburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4HE | 4.4 out of 5 (697 Google reviews) | "Super nice atmosphere, roaring open fire and amazing food." | Google
6. The Wheatsheaf
Woodplumpton Road, Woodplumpton, Preston, PR4 0NE | 4.6 out of 5 (486 Google reviews) | "Lovely place. Nice roaring fire, good food and great staff." | Google
7. The Cartford Inn
Cartford Lane, Preston, PR3 0YP | 4.5 out of 5 (1,317 Google reviews) | "Warm fire to welcome us into this tastefully rustic style pub." | Google
8. The Aspinall Arms
Mitton Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9PQ | 4.5 out of 5 (2,435 Google reviews) | "Very nice interior, fantastic real fire, lovely friendly staff." | Google