Pickle pot sculpture trail created by local artists to launch in Branston, Burton-on-Trent
Saturday 28th March, 11:00am will see the launch of the colourful Branston Pickle Pots Trail at Clay Lane’s Park and Sports Pavilion in Branston. The event will welcome locals, councillors, and sponsors for the opening of the new art and nature trail and an unveiling of the local artists and volunteers behind the project.
The centrepiece of Branston Town Council’s Greener Town Campaign, the pickle pot trail will blend local art with real environmental impact. Local artists, sponsors, community groups, volunteers, and wildlife and environmental organisations have teamed up to bring the project to life and for a one-of-a-kind celebration of community, creativity, and sustainability. The trail will be available for the public to enjoy, while raising awareness of the importance of climate action.
A series of large, hand-painted pickle pot sculptures will be dotted across key green spaces and community locations in Branston, including Clay’s Lane Park, Toad Hole Woodland, and riverside routes. Each sculpture will take inspiration from Branston’s heritage, community spirit, and local wildlife, while also being pollinator-friendly, featuring flowers for the bees and butterflies, and boosting biodiversity.
Among the local artists that have created the sculptures are sisters Rachael and Phillipa from Corcutt Collective. Their inventive and vibrant creations beautifully reflect Branston’s identity and connection to the great outdoors. More artists and designs will be revealed in the run-up to the launch. This is while each sculpture has been sponsored by a local business, which has helped to fund both the artwork and the planting scheme.
Cllr Andrew Riley, Mayor of Branston Town Council, said: “This trail is about much more than art. It’s about bringing Branston together old and new celebrating who we are, supporting local artists and businesses, and leaving a greener legacy for future generations. The Pickle Pots Trail shows how creativity can drive climate action and community pride.”
Over the coming spring and summer months, thousands of locals and visitors are expected to roam the trail, making it one of Branston’s biggest community cultural projects to date. The trail is designed to be family-friendly, free to access, and walkable, while featuring information boards about Branston’s heritage, biodiversity, and community projects.
Keep an eye on the Branston Town Council website and Facebook for updates on the project.