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Atherstone Big Weekender

St Mary's Church • May 09, 2024

Atherstone Big Weekender

Our very first full weekend event in the heart of North Warwickshire. With crafts, food, live music and entertainment across the two days, there really is something for everyone. Family fun guaranteed with this local event being hosted across Atherstone town centre.


Saturday 1st June in The Market Square


8.30am – 1.00pm – Atherstone Teen Market – support up and coming young entrepreneurs as we host the first ever Teen Market for Atherstone in collaboration with NWBC. Support our local young crafters, makers and entertainers by coming along. Hosted in Atherstone Market Square, we are also pleased to welcome Luv2Disco with some excellent tunes all day!

3.00pm – 11.00pm – Live Music Performances, Food & Drink.


We are really pleased to welcome 5 local bands and performers to Atherstone Market Square. With food from Carvery Kitchen and drinks from the amazing local square pubs.

  • 3.00pm – PowerPoint
  • 4.00pm – Matilda Pratt
  • 5.00pm – White Hart Band
  • 6.30pm – Not the bees
  • 8.30pm – Three Times Scarlett


Sunday 2nd June – town wide 10.00am – 3.00pm


Market Stalls, Food, Stilt Walker, Magician, Circus Skills Workshop, Face Painting, Classic Cars, Woodland Crafts for Kids and SO MUCH MORE – ALL DAY


We are really excited to be hosting a Dog Show in the carpark of Riversmeet Vets, who are kindly sponsoring the event. We will also welcome Animals at Home who will provide canine refreshments and shade.


Timed Items


  • Crafts in the Library – 11.00am – 1.00pm in collaboration with Barnardo’s
  • Dog Show outside Riversmeet Vets 12.00pm – 2.00pm – sponsored by Riversmeet Vets
  • Leading Players Film in St Mary’s Church – Time TBC


Market Square performances all day – Times TBC


  • Coleshill Brass Band
  • Meet Arthur Stone
  • Dionne Turpin Dance School
  • ATown Sound
  • Meet Bluey & Bingo
  • Nuneaton Ukulele Band

If you’re interested in getting involved, volunteering or anything – just email us on chairman@atherstone-partnership.co.uk


Getting Here

Atherstone is based in North Warwickshire and the post code for the centre of town is CV9 1DB.


Travel by Train

Atherstone has a train station in walking distance to town with direct links to Nuneaton, Tamworth and Lichfield. For all the latest train times please visit live journey planner: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk


Travel by bus


Atherstone is served by many different buses that drop you off directly into town at the Atherstone Bus Station. Helpful information can be found on these links:

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/bus-travel-in-atherstone

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/midlands/762/atherstone-atherstone/xlao762.o


Parking


We are trying our hardest to leave as many car parks in the town available to park in. Parking on a Sunday is FREE OF CHARGE. Parking can be found:

  • Sheepy Road Carpark
  • Station Street
  • Bus Station
  • Council House Carpark
  • Atherstone Leisure Centre
  • Dr Surgery Ratcliffe Road (not in the Dr spaces)

We couldn’t put on these events without the kind support of the organisations that sponsor us. A big thank you to North Warwickshire Borough Council, Community Lottery Fund and Riversmeet Vets.


To keep up to date – make sure you follow us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/AtherstonePartnership


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