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.
9. The Higher Buck
The Square, Waddington, Clitheroe, BB7 3HZ | 4.7 out of 5 (849 Google reviews) | "Excellent food, friendly staff, nice hotel rooms and tasty breakfast." | Google
10. The Inn At Whitewell
Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe, BB7 3AT | 4.7 out of 5 (1,400 Google reviews) | "Very relaxing and friendly place to have a lovely pint in with real log fires." | Google
11. New Continental
South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP | 4.5 out of 5 (2,321 Google reviews) | "Proper pub with a great selection of beers. Lovely big fire going in the back room." | Google
12. The Walton Fox
Craven Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BZ | 4.5 out of 5 (3,692 Google reviews) | "Food is just delicious and so cosy in winter months with their gorgeous real fires." | Google