There were also plenty of people enjoying the sun the Wickley Square in Preston city centre.
Here’s a selection of the best pictures.
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Sean Ince cools down with an ice cream in Preston City Centre Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
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Lauren Rewlinson enjoys a book in the sun outside Preston Bus Station Photo: Kelvin Stuttard