November ‘24: Local Events Guide
As the cooler nights creep in and fireside chillouts replace summer BBQs we look at some of the winter warming events to keep you entertained in and around Burton this month. From live music to winter walks and sparkling firework displays we’ve got everything you need to make November go with a bang.
Burton Radio ‘Wallbanger’ Photography Competition 2024
Find out who came first, second and third at the Brewhouse Arts Centre on Saturday 9th November at 7:30pm. You can also see all 45 shortlisted submissions following the ‘Photos that best reflect Burton-on-Trent’ brief. You can still vote for the photos online by clicking here
Adventure golf at Branston Golf & Country Club
Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. Tickets start from £5 or £23 for a family of four.
Set beneath the trees the 18-hole ‘woodland’ themed golf course is the perfect place for golfers of all abilities. Take on the elaborate trail as you battle hills, tunnels and water holes with a few woodland creatures even getting in the way of your shots as well!
Light refreshments are available at the adventure golf kiosk or head to the Clubhouse Bar and restaurant for a heartier meal where kids get half-priced meals after adventure golf, just show your receipt when ordering.
Fireworks on the Farm
Fireworks on the Farm - National Forest Adventure Farm
National Forest Adventure Farm Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November
November wouldn’t be complete without an amazing firework display. Fireworks on the Farm bring more than just sparkle with live music, fairground rides, farm animals and an action-packed fun field. With plenty to do before the fireworks start, take advantage of the three-storey indoor soft play area or explore the outdoor fun field with jumping pillows, go-karts and sand play and fossil dig.
There will also be a spectacular fire show, with doors opening at 2pm to allow visitors to make a full day of the event. Street food and a licensed bar are also available.
National Trust walks
With miles of countryside walks right on our doorstep why not escape into the great outdoors for a winter walk. Calke Abbey, The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Foremark Reservoir, Hardwick Hall and Staunton Harold are just some of the many National Trust locations waiting to be discovered.
With over 1,000 hectares of ancient parkland and formal gardens Calke Abbey provides plenty of opportunities to wrap up warm and enjoy the winter walks and cycle rides.
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury is a place to have fun with history. Crunch through leaves in the Bluebell Wood or learn about the escapades and challenges of childhood through the ages in the museum. Then head over to the Hall to discover the 16th century home of the Vernon family.
Floyd in the Flesh at The Brewhouse Arts Centre
The Greatest Hits of Pink Floyd - Brewhouse Arts Centre and Café Bar
The Greatest Hits of Pink Floyd Friday 15th November 8pm
From the psychedelic ‘60s through to the polished delivery of their later work, Floyd in the Flesh are deeply passionate about the music of Pink Floyd and pride themselves on delivering an authentic sound and show every time. In a show which is a complete experience for all the senses, the band aim to perform their most ambitious setlist featuring a wealth of greatest hits, rarities and fan favourites.
Scary movies with an outdoor cinema at Shugborough Hall
Thursday 31 st October, Shugborough Hall Estate, Great Haywood, Staffordshire, ST17 0UP
Gates open 6:00PM and show starts at 7:30PM
Shugborough Estate | Outdoor Cinema in Staffordshire (adventurecinema.co.uk)
Tickets start from £16.98
A thrilling Halloween outdoor cinema experience with a screening of the Halloween classic, SCREAM! Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch Scream on a giant cinema screen under the stars! Plus a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs. Fancy dress is encouraged.
Burton’s Big Christmas Night Out Burton Town Hall
Burton’s Big Christmas Night Out - Burton Town Hall
Burton Town Hall Friday 29th November 7.30pm
Abba forever come to Burton for a special festive theatre style show. One of the UK’s leading ABBA live concert shows expect all the glitz, flares and glamour of the feelgood 70s era.
Featuring chart-busting hits including Dancing Queen, Super Trooper, Knowing me Knowing You, Take a Chance on Me and Mamma Mia it is guaranteed to get you up and dancing in the aisles!
The Deer Park
Featuring a 5km walk around the farm, The Deer Park offers the perfect retreat. Based in Maker Lane, Hoar Cross, the owners worked with the National Forest to plant 15,000 trees on site and create the perfect woodland walk. See the small herd of Red Deer Hinds before enjoying a hot brew and homecooked food from the Deer Park restaurant or pick up some homemade treats in the deli and farm shop.
Outdoor spa with a difference
https://baronseden.com/hoar-cross-hall/spa-facilities/spa-terrace
Hoar Cross Hall
Relax in luxury with the award-winning spa at Hoar Cross Hall. Nestled within thousands of acres of picturesque Staffordshire countryside, the retreat offers one of the largest state-of-the art spas in Europe.
The new outdoor terrace also provides the perfect place to warm up in winter with three beautifully tiled Spa pools featuring hydrotherapy technologies, massage jets and ample seating as well as fire pits and Mediterranean inspired Spa Terrace lounge and bar. Wrapped with lavender-filled planters the pools are designed to soothe muscle and joint pain, flush out toxins, reduce stress and stimulate lymphatic drainage.
Listing provided by Cheryl Morris of CWPR
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