East Staffordshire Borough Council is joining communities across the UK in celebrating The Great Big Green Week 2026 (6 to 14 June) with a packed programme of events and activities, alongside the launch of a brand-new digital trails app for residents and visitors.
As part of the programme, The Brewhouse will host Green Week events, including activities in the Community Garden and a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing.
The Great Big Green Week invites communities to take action for nature, climate and their local neighbourhoods. This year, East Staffordshire’s programme, in partnership with local charity Circularity.org, spans Burton upon Trent and Uttoxeter, with something for all ages:
- Saturday 6th June – Kick off the week in style at the Vegan Streetfest and Green Day in Burton’s Market Hall and Place, featuring local traders and sustainable finds.
- Sunday 7th June – Get your hands dirty at the Brewhouse Community Garden, where visitors can drop in and get involved with nature-based activities.
- Saturday 6th to Friday 12th June – Through the lens of Uttoxeter, a Uttoxeter Photography Display showcases winning images from a competition run by Circularity.org and Live & Local, celebrating the landscape, people and spirit of the town. On display in The Maltings.
- Wednesday 10th June – The People’s Emergency Briefing is screened at the Brewhouse Arts Centre, the powerful film brings together leading UK scientists and experts on climate and nature, featuring Chris Packham and Deborah Meaden.
- Thursday 11th June – Get creative at the Dried Flower Artwork Workshop at the Circularity Pop Up in the Octagon Centre a hands-on session perfect for anyone wanting to take a little bit of nature home with them.
- Saturday 13th June – A Day for the little ones, Baby & Children’s Market and Children’s Day both land at Burton Market Hall and Place, including family-friendly fun and bike stunts.
- Sunday 14th June – Close the week at the Winshill Allotment Open Day, a chance to explore one of Burton’s best-loved green spaces and meet the people who tend it.
- Explore at your own pace with the Branston Pickle Pot Trail, a year-round walking trail designed by local artists.
Marking Green Week further, the Council is also launching their brand-new Discover East Staffordshire Trail App, giving residents and visitors a digital guide to the borough’s growing network of trails.
The app gives users access to a range of trails across the borough, from riverside walks and woodland routes to heritage pathways through Burton upon Trent and beyond.
Highlights include the route through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Croxden Abbey near Rocester, the National Forest Noon Columns, and the newly regenerated town centre trails in Burton upon Trent. With further trails being added regularly, there will always be something new to discover.
A spokesperson for East Staffordshire Brough Council, said: “East Staffordshire is a borough full of green spaces, hidden paths, fascinating heritage and incredible countryside, and Great Big Green Week is the perfect moment to remind people that it is all right on their doorstep. The new app makes it easier than ever to get outside, explore at your own pace, and connect with everything our borough has to offer. Whether you are a seasoned walker or just looking for somewhere new to take the family, there is genuinely something for everyone.”
To explore the full programme of Green Week events and discover the borough’s trails, visit discovereaststaffordshire.com/green-week.
The app is free to download and available on iOS and Android. Discover East Staffordshire Trail App – DISCOVER EAST STAFFORDSHIRE
