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Transforming Preston’s City Centre with Immersive Summer Décor

Preston’s Canopy of Colour

This summer, Preston city centre has been transformed into a vibrant destination with the launch of Preston’s Canopy of Colour, a spectacular 650-metre immersive summer décor installation designed to inspire footfall, create atmosphere and enhance the visitor experience.

Created in collaboration with Preston BID, the installation brings together colourful floral elements and atmospheric lighting to deliver a memorable visual experience across the high street.

Designed to encourage visitors to spend more time within the city centre, the canopy creates an atmospheric environment that captures attention both day and night. Stretching across key pedestrian areas, the installation adds colour and energy to the streets while creating shareable moments for visitors and businesses alike.

Creating a Vibrant Summer Destination

Following the success of previous projects delivered in collaboration with Preston City Council and Preston BID for the Jubilee celebrations, the team were eager to work together once again to create another unique and engaging city centre installation.

The project was designed to revitalise the high street with large-scale decorative elements that brighten and enhance the overall city centre environment.

By combining eco-friendly Blachere BioPrint floral summer décor with high-luminosity LEDMOSPHERE lighting, the scheme transforms Fishergate into a vibrant destination. The result is a welcoming, uplifting atmosphere that encourages exploration, social interaction and greater visitor engagement throughout the city centre.

The installation not only enhances the visual appeal of the city centre, but also supports wider objectives to attract visitors, support local businesses, improve safety and strengthen Preston’s reputation as a vibrant destination during the summer months and beyond.

Supporting Footfall and Visitor Engagement

Immersive public realm installations continue to play a key role in transforming town and city centres by creating experiences that attract attention and encourage repeat visits.

Preston’s summer décor installation delivers a memorable seasonal experience that helped increase dwell time, boost social media engagement and create a stronger connection between visitors and the city centre environment.

DAY VS NIGHT

Switch from day to night using the toggle button. Combining striking daytime aesthetic with unmatched high-luminosity festoon lighting for powerful night time impact.

650
METRES

One of the UK's largest summer décor installation, boasting a 650-metre immersive installation.

300
BIO PRINT MOTIFS

Throughout the 650-metre installation is 300 eco-friendly floral BioPrint motifs, casting that continental feel over Fishergate, perfect for day and night aesthetic.

1,950
LEDMOSPHERE BULBS

Creating a atmospheric surroundings, 1,950 high-luminosity festoon bulbs shine bright in Preston.

“Blachere’s creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the project, and the finished result exceeded expectations. Their dynamism helped ensure that we could take the project from inception to delivery in just a few weeks. The installation has generated fantastic feedback from both businesses and the public, helping reinforce Preston’s reputation as a dynamic and engaging destination.”

Mark Whittle, BID Manager for Preston
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