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.
13. The Sitting Goose
Lea Lane, Preston, PR4 0RT | 4 out of 5 (283 Google reviews) | "Great place, lovey atmosphere, brill staff, nice warm fire." | Google
14. Withy Arms
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6QP | 4.3 out of 5 (448 Google reviews) | "The food is always lovely and well presented. The customer service is always great. Fab roaring fire on a cold day." | Google
15. The Eagle at Weeton
Singleton Road, Preston, PR4 3NB | 4.5 out of 5 (1,800 Google reviews) | "A very cosy pub and restaurant with a log burning fire." | Google