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Thousands Flock to The Harris for Reopening!
The Harris’ spectacular reopening weekend saw thousands of visitors flocking to experience the blockbuster ‘Wallace & Gromit in A Case at the Museum’ exhibition and explore the £19 million transformed cultural landmark.
The reopening on Sunday, 28 September 2025, marked a triumphant homecoming for Oscar-winning animation legend Nick Park, whose beloved characters take centre stage in the very place that originally inspired his childhood passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
Record-Breaking Response
Opening weekend visitor numbers exceeded all expectations, with families travelling from across the UK to experience the immersive Wallace & Gromit exhibition and explore the completely reimagined Grade I-listed building. Advance ticket bookings for October weekends sold out within hours of going live on 1 September.
“The response has been absolutely overwhelming,” said Councillor Anna Hindle, Cabinet Member for Culture and Arts at Preston City Council. “Seeing families discovering Wallace’s recreated living room – based on Nick Park’s grandmother’s Preston home – and children’s faces lighting up as they explore the animation techniques behind their favourite characters, this is exactly what we envisioned when we embarked on this transformation.”
A Perfect Family Destination Year-Round
With its world-class exhibitions, interactive family spaces, and welcoming café, The Harris offers the perfect day out for families this autumn and winter.