All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 3rd July 2025

Which critically acclaimed 2011 film did Burton-born actor Paddy Considine both write and direct?
A) Dead Man’s Shoes
B) Tyrannosaur
C) The World's End
D) 24 Hour Party People

👋 Welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider!

☀️ Hello July – and hello more sunshine!

The warm spell rolls on, and with it comes a jam-packed weekend of fun across Burton and beyond. Whether you're in the mood for live music, quirky markets, open-air fêtes, or just a sunny stroll to the pub, there's something for everyone.

Don’t miss the Family Fest Weekender at Catton Park - a full weekend of activities, entertainment, and good vibes for all ages. From Friday's tribute tunes and drag bingo to Saturday’s seaside fête in Tutbury and Sunday’s pooch-friendly fun day in Hartshorne, it’s shaping up to be a proper summer stunner.

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This Weekend at Catton Park, Walton

Family Fest Weekender

📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2025
🎟️ £5 / £3 concessions

Expect an amazing mix of live music, motorbike stunt shows, and of course, our famous hot air balloon displays and night glow shows lighting up the sky. There’ll be loads to do all day long – from interactive family entertainment and character appearances to a buzzing funfair and inflatables for the kids.

AND...We’ve now upgraded ALL tickets to full weekend passes – meaning if you’ve already booked, you can now come on Saturday, Sunday, or BOTH!

👉 FLYING RYAN (Sunday only)
👉 BMX Arena (Saturday and Sunday)
👉 Three Monster truck shows (3 each day)
👉 Hot air balloon shows (Weather permitting) 
👉 Tribute acts (Saturday and Sunday)
👉 Live kids entertainment (Saturday and Sunday)
👉 Stitch - Angel - Gummy Bears - Wolf - Gorilla - Panda - Bluey
👉 Bumblebee - Optimus - Megatron - Ironman - Mirror Cats

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Thursday 3rd July

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Pots & Prosecco at Barton Marina

Friday 4th July

🎸 Live Music
Junction at The Wyggy
Eminem Tribute at Railway Inn, Swadlincote
Tamsin Escott at Catchems Inn, Swadlincote

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Drag Bingo with Trixie Lee at Barton Marina
Play On! A Comedy by Rick Abbot at Tutbury Village Hall
Karaoke at The Leopard, Tutbury


Saturday 5th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Meadowside's Soft Play Re-Opening
Charity Car Boot Sale at Burton Caribbean Centre
Tutbury-on-Sea Summer Fête at Richard Wakefield School, Tutbury
Family Fest Weekender at Catton Park
American War of Independence Re-enactment at Moira Furnace
Quirky Market in Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music
The Brainshakers at The Olde Royal Oak
Britpop & Oasis Tribute Night at Tutbury Club
The Scandal Brothers & Blues with an Edge at Rolleston Club
Set In Stone at Burton Banter
An Evening of Folk & Jazz at St Mary's Church, Stretton
Gilly B (Soul & Motown) at The Wyggy
Matt Harper at Newhall Social Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Brewhouse
The Official Lounge & UBA Rooms Reunion Party on High Street
Ibiza Summer Sunset Party at George & Dragon, Alrewas
90s vs 00s at Blacksmiths Arms, Branston
Play On! A Comedy by Rick Abbot at Tutbury Village Hall


Sunday 6th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Sustainable Small Business Pop Up & Networking at Shobnall Community Centre
Family Fest Weekender at Catton Park
American War of Independence Re-enactment at Moira Furnace
Paws on the Pitch Fun Day in Hartshorne

🎸 Live Music
Part Time Heroes at The Roebuck
The Takaboys live at Paws on the Pitch in Hartshorne

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🌬️ Friday, July 5
A warm, cloudy start to the weekend with highs of 24 °C and a gentle breeze picking up through the day. 

🌧️ Saturday, July 6
Breezy and mild with 24 °C again, but don't let that fool you - light rain and drizzle are likely by the afternoon. 

🌦️ Sunday, July 7
A cooler turn with highs of 19 °C and that breeze sticking around. Expect cloudy skies and patchy rain, especially later on. 

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Monday 7th July

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 8th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Evening Racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Drawing for Beginners at The Making House, Winshill
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)

🎸 Live Music
Alice Armstrong live at The Deer Barn, Tatenhill

Wednesday 9th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Irita Marriott Free Valuation Day at Planters, Bretby Lane

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)


Thursday 10th July

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)

Friday 11th July

🎸 Live Music
Hatton Free Music Night in Hatton
Broadway Musicals & Juke Box Hits at Stretton Church Hall

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Psychic Walk & Event at Burton Gaol
Disco & Funk Event at Newhall Club


Saturday 12th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Monster Truck Crushfest at Catton Park
Burton Regatta 2025 - A historic celebration on the River Trent
St Modwen's School Car Boot Sale

🎸 Live Music
U2UK Tribute Night at Conkers
Stacey Lynn at The Oak and Ivy
Area 51 at The Olde Royal Oak
WT Funk Band at The Plough Inn, Horninglow

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
70's Crossover & Modern Soul at Burton Caribbean Centre
90's Takeover at The Albion


Sunday 13th July

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Regatta 2025 - A historic celebration on the River Trent
Mods & Minis Tutbury Takeover
Monster Truck Crushfest at Catton Park

🎸 Live Music
A Fish Called Wandy at The Cooper's Tavern

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Many thanks for reading this week's Insider.

Best regards,

Chris Towland

B) Tyrannosaur