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Burton’s packed weekend guide + Market Hall comeback plans
Burton’s packed weekend guide + Market Hall comeback plans
Plus Burton’s new cycleway, fuel prices, Business Bites and more.
Chris Towland
May 14, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 14th May 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Welcome back to the InBurton Insider - and a big welcome this week to our new headline sponsor, Dodger's Circus Workshops. We’re delighted to have them on board supporting the newsletter and Burton’s brilliant local community.
There’s another packed weekend ahead across Burton and the surrounding villages, with everything from jazz festivals and beer festivals to discos, karaoke and Eurovision parties. One event especially worth catching is Sweet Charity at The Brewhouse Arts Centre, which runs until Saturday evening.
Elsewhere in this week’s edition, we’ve got the latest on Burton’s newly completed cycleway, plans for the return of Burton Market Hall, this weekend’s weather forecast, local fuel prices, and our weekly Business Bites roundup.
Thanks for reading - and enjoy the weekend ahead.
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
🚧 Station Street Resurfacing overnight works have now started between Isabel’s and The Dial. The road stays open during the day, with resurfacing taking place Monday to Thursday nights over the next three weeks.
🚧 Derby Road Resurfacing is also underway between Derby Turn island and the island near Burton Albion. Until 3 July, traffic can only travel one way - heading towards Derby Turn.
🎉 Havana on Guild Street has announced it is closing as a nightclub and reopening as a large events venue. Under new management, it promises “bigger nights, bigger energy” with major monthly events planned. |
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This week at The Brewhouse... |
Sweet Charity |
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Step into a world of charm, laughter, and toe-tapping delight as Sweet Charity comes to The Brewhouse Arts Centre this month.
Presented by Mellow Dramatics, this vibrant production brings the beloved musical to life with dazzling energy, colorful style, and unforgettable songs.
Follow the hopeful and big-hearted Charity as she navigates love and life in 1960s New York, dreaming of something more. Packed with humor, heart, and iconic numbers, this feel-good show promises a fantastic night out for theatre lovers of all ages.
Performances run from Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th May 2026, with evening shows at 7:30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2:30pm.
Tickets are £17.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this lively and uplifting production - book now through The Brewhouse Arts Centre box on 01283 508100 office or visit mellow-dramatics.org for more information. |
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Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event. |
Thursday 14th May Friday 15th May
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
☀️ Daytime EventsDaytime Disco at Burton Town Hall
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Burton’s new town centre cycleway has officially opened after months of roadworks and traffic disruption, marking a significant milestone for local travel.
The two-way route, stretching from the railway station to the Town Hall along Borough Road, offers cyclists and walkers a smoother, safer journey through the heart of Burton.
Staffordshire County Council managed the £1.2 million project, completed over five months, as part of wider efforts to promote active travel in the area.
The improvements include a resurfaced cycle track, upgraded bus stops, modernised traffic signals, and safer pavements, benefiting all who travel through the centre.
Funding came from East Staffordshire Borough Council’s Town Deal and the county council, reflecting a coordinated push to upgrade local transport links.
The finished route now better connects Burton’s key destinations with surrounding neighbourhoods and the National Cycle Network.
For residents, the changes promise easier, safer journeys - on bike, foot, or bus. Read More... |
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Burton’s historic Market Hall is poised to reopen on Thursday, 28 May after a £1.49 million roof restoration brought new life to the Victorian landmark.
Local firm JAL Roofing replaced the slate roof and installed modern glazing, preserving the charm of the Grade II listed building while brightening its interior.
Now, East Staffordshire Borough Council has unveiled plans to transform the hall into a vibrant hub for food, drink, shopping, and entertainment.
Proposals include a bustling food hall with six street food kitchens, a central bar, live music venue in the old fish market, and revamped piazza-style outdoor spaces.
Traditional markets will return alongside specialist pop-ups and cultural events - an effort to boost local makers and attract independent businesses.
The hall will open Thursday to Saturday during the interim, ahead of major regeneration set for 2027, promising a reinvigorated heart for Burton town centre. Read More... |
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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
Available at:
152.9p Morrisons Swad 154.9p Texaco Ashby Road, Tesco Burton, Morrisons Burton Most others are 155.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at:
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Monday 18th May
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 19th May
🎸 Live Music English and Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
Roger Parkes Don't Stop the Music at the Brewhouse Friday 22nd May
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) Unforgiven at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane ☀️ Daytime EventsOnce Upon a Mix Up at The Brewhouse
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Best regards, Chris Towland |
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