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What do Santa Paws, ska bands and street markets have in common?
What do Santa Paws, ska bands and street markets have in common?
They’re all happening in Burton this weekend – here’s your full guide!
Chris Towland
Dec 11, 2025
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 11th December 2025 |
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🎄 What’s On in Burton This Weekend 🎅
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Burton – and the weekend’s packed with festive fun.
🎶 Friday brings live music all over town, from cosy concerts to rock and karaoke.
🎁 Saturday’s bursting with things to do: Burton Albion at home, Christmas markets in Shobnall and Swadlincote, plus panto, discos, and more live music than you can shake a candy cane at.
🎅 Sunday slows the pace with carols, craft fairs, Santa visits (including Santa Paws 🐾), and a mellow afternoon of pub gigs and quizzes.
🍻 We’ve also got big news from Burton Bridge Brewery, updates on Santa’s sleigh routes, and your full weekend weather forecast.
👇 Scroll down to plan your weekend…
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18–20 December | 5pm–8pm | FREE | St Modwen’s Church, Bass Water Tower & Memorial Gardens
Burton upon Trent will glow brighter than ever this December with the arrival of Canvas of Light: Starlight, an immersive art spectacle by award-winning collective Luxmuralis.
For three enchanting evenings, St Modwen’s Church and the Bass Water Tower will be illuminated with vibrant projections, beautifully celebrating Burton’s rich history.
A magical trail, awash in colour and light, will weave through the rejuvenated Memorial Gardens, connecting these legendary sites and creating a unique festive experience for all ages.
Visitors can explore a bustling night market featuring local traders, enjoy live music, and even meet Santa and his elves at Burton Library.
No tickets are required - just wrap up, gather friends and family, and step into this free winter wonderland shining in the heart of Burton. Read More... |
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Thursday 11th December
Chair Exercise Class at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Friday 12th December
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Treasure Island at Linton Village Hall
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
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Burton Bridge Brewery is set to expand in exciting new directions after receiving a vital grant through the People, Innovation and Place Programme (PIPP), secured in partnership with Heritage Brewing.
This funding, championed by East Staffordshire Borough Council and the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, will deliver cutting-edge equipment - most notably, a state-of-the-art fermentation and conditioning tank designed for keg beer.
For the first time, the beloved Burton brewery will be able to craft crisp, refreshing lager, as well as continue innovating with experimental cask ales - bringing fresh creativity to a classic brewing town.
The custom tank will arrive from Scotland, thanks to local haulier H. Young Transport, and will be celebrated with an inaugural cask ale before lager production ramps up.
Proudly merging traditional roots with new ambition, the brewery promises even more choice for thirsty locals at the Burton Bridge Inn. Read More... |
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The latest phase of the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme is now open, providing free heating and insulation upgrades to local households who need them most.
The new Warm Homes: Local Grant targets families struggling with cold homes, costly energy bills, or health issues worsened by low temperatures.
Eligible residents could receive loft or wall insulation, modern heating systems, solar panels, and smart heating controls completely funded.
This initiative is managed by Staffordshire County Council in collaboration with district and borough councils—including East Staffordshire—to make homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to heat.
Funding is limited and will be prioritized for low-income families, those facing hardship, and people whose health is affected by cold homes.
If your winter comfort is at stake, applying soon could mean a cozier season ahead - without higher bills. Read More... |
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The much-loved Burton Santa Sleigh is back for 2025, lighting up streets across the town and surrounding villages.
Organized by dedicated volunteers from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Burton Group, Santa and his sparkling sleigh will visit a different neighborhood each evening from late November through December.
Families can step outside, wave hello, and bask in the festive spirit as the sleigh winds through Stretton, Brizlincote Valley, Winshill, Hilton, Willington, Branston, Rolleston, Clays Lane, Stapenhill, Barton, and more.
Routes start after dark, typically from 5:30pm, and cover as many streets as possible each night.
Don’t forget your hats and gloves - this is a magical Burton tradition for children and grown-ups alike!
For the full list of routes and dates... Read More... |
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Friday, 12th December 🌧️ Saturday, 13th December 🌥️ Sunday, 14th December 🌧️ |
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Monday 15th December
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 16th December
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Chair Exercise Class at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) The Wilderness Yet (Burton Folk Club) at Marston's Social Club
Friday 19th December
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Canvas of Light - Free event at St Modwen's Church, Bass Water Tower and Memorial Gardens
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
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If you’ve ever craved a Chicken Tikka Rungpuri or a rich, comforting Butter Chicken from Jee-Ja-Jees, we’ve got good news… they’re back!
After more than 20 years as one of Burton’s best-loved Indian restaurants - and a two-year closure - Jee-Ja-Jees has officially reopened, this time as a high-quality takeaway and delivery service.
Still run by local favourite Anser Mahmood, they’re serving up the same award-winning flavours with a fresh new format.
👉 Click here to read the full story now and discover how to get your Jee-Ja-Jees fix tonight! |
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