All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 11th June 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.

After a soggy week that has left many of us wondering if summer had taken a wrong turn at Branston, the good news is that this weekend looks much drier. Perfect timing, too, as there's another packed few days of events across Burton and the surrounding area.

Green-fingered readers can get stuck into the Start Your Own Garden workshop on Friday or take a wander around Winshill Allotment Open Day on Sunday, while those who prefer their refreshment in a glass rather than a watering can can enjoy the Beer Festival in Stretton throughout the weekend.

We've also got the latest local petrol and diesel prices, this weekend's weather forecast, and a fresh serving of Business Bites to keep you in the loop.

Whether you're heading to a family event, enjoying some live music, or simply making the most of the brighter weather, there's plenty happening close to home.

Let's get started.

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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.

🏊 New Swadlincote Leisure Centre plans have been approved by the District Council. The £multi-million facility will include pools, a gym, sports hall, café, community spaces and council offices, with work starting this summer ahead of a 2028 opening.

🛒 A Sainsbury’s Local looks set to be approved for Burton’s new Upper Outwoods Farm development. The convenience store would form part of the 950-home site currently being built on the edge of the town.

🍺 Burton Ale Trail Success saw hundreds of people visit pubs across the town last weekend. All venues reported strong trade during the event, with thanks going to organiser Ian Webster for bringing the trail together.

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Thursday 11th June
 
☀️ Daytime Events
Greenhouse Open Day at The Potting Shed, Stapenhill Cemetery

🎸 Live Music
Classic Blues Show at The Brewhouse

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
Beer Festival at The Junction Micro-Pub, Stretton
Fun Fair at Newhall Park

 

Friday 12th June

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Start Your Own Garden Workshop at The Octagon Centre

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Sherlock Holmes & the Mystery of Greye Manor at Linton Village Hall
DJ Nico at The Anglesey Arms, Stretton
Beer Festival at The Junction Micro-Pub, Stretton
Drag Bingo Night at Garden King, Newhall
Fun Fair at Newhall Park

🎸 Live Music
Sam Sweeney Trio at The Brewhouse
Junction Classic Rock at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
Jono Hornby at The Beacon, Tutbury Road
DNA at Tutbury Club
Adam George Forman at The Hourglass, Hilton


Saturday 13th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Model Railway Exhibition at Burton Town Hall
Abba Party Racenight at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Uttoxeter Summer Festival at Uttoxeter Town Centre
Children's Day at Burton Market Place
Baby & Children's Market at Burton Market Hall
Michael Jackson Garden Party at Isabel's, Station Street
Daytime Disco at Havana, Guild Street
Fun Fair at Newhall Park
Over 30s Daytime Disco at Bar XV, New Street

🎸 Live Music

Dr Spork at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

Breaking Poynt at Newhall Social Club
Rainer at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Local Legends Music Festival at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Swadlincote
The Above at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Emma Buckley at The Unicorn, Newton Solney
 
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
The Sound of Magic - Britain's Got Talent Winner Richard Jones at The Brewhouse
Northern Soul Night at The Gate Inn, Branston
Beer Festival at The Junction Micro-Pub, Stretton
PUMP 30th Birthday at Tower Brewery


Sunday 14th June

☀️ Daytime Events

Miniature Steam Engines at ClayMills Victorian Pumping Station
Barton Marina Artisan Market
Winshill Allotment Open Day
Beer Festival at The Junction Micro-Pub, Stretton
Fun Fair at Newhall Park
Soul & Disco Day Party at Isabel's, Station Street

🎸 Live Music
Anna Milne at The Tavern, Hatton
Cloudy Galvez at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street
Adam Tarleton at The Brickmakers Arms, Newton Solney

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The cheapest petrol and diesel prices we’ve spotted in the Burton & Swadlincote area today. Prices can change quickly, so they may vary by the time you fill up.

⛽ Unleaded

Cheapest: 150.9p per litre
DOWN 3p since last week!

Available at:
Sainsbury's Swad & Midway Service Station

Elsewhere:

151.9p Morrisons Swad
152.9p Texaco Ashby Road, 
156.9p Morrisons Burton, Tesco Burton,

Most others are 157.9p or above

⛽ Diesel

Cheapest: 172.9p per litre
DOWN 7p since last week!

Available at:
Sainsbury's Swad

Elsewhere:
174.9p Morrisons Swad,
175.9p Texaco Ashby Road, BP Midway
176.9p Morrisons Burton
177.9p Tesco Burton
Most other stations are 178.9p or above.

Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch.

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Monday 15th June

☀️ Daytime Events

The Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)
 
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Burton Phab Club at St Chad's Community Centre, Hunter Street (Weekly)

Tuesday 16th June

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Knit & Natter at McDonalds, Station Street (Weekly)
Spud Man at Burton Market Place

🎸 Live Music

English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Sump (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Crossing (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Dragon, Willington (Weekly)
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)

Wednesday 17th June

☀️ Daytime Events

BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music
Burton Big Band at Henhurst Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)
Men's Support Group at Burton Fire Station, Moor Street (Weekly)

Thursday 18th June
 
☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Washlands Walk

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
A Demonstration of Mediumship at The Brewhouse

 

Friday 19th June

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Inclusive Disco at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane

🎸 Live Music
Steve Bloor at The Beacon, Tutbury Road
April Davies at The Gate Inn, Stanton


Saturday 20th June

☀️ Daytime Events
The Siege of Tutbury Battle Re-Enactment at Cornmill Lane Playing Field, Tutbury
Marchington Village Festival
Summer Solstice Riverside Party at The Riverside, Branston

🎸 Live Music

Tom Jones Tribute at Conkers
Tom Jones Tribute at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton (Tom's having a busy night!)
The Treble Fours at Tutbury Club
Leap of Faith at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Murder of Crows at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street
Eminem Tribute at The Foresters Arms, Swadlincote
 
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Sinai Summer Solstice Ghost Walk at Sinai Park House
Swan Lake at The Brewhouse
DJ Nico Garden Party at The Anglesey Arms, Stretton


Sunday 21st June

☀️ Daytime Events

Marchington Village Festival

Abbots Bromley Living History Battle Re-Enactments

The Siege of Tutbury Battle Re-Enactment at Cornmill Lane Playing Field, Tutbury
 
🎸 Live Music

Anthony Ward at The Tavern, Hatton
Rosie Frith at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street
Sarah Kathleen at The Foresters Arms, Swadlincote

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Best regards,

Chris Towland

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