Basingstoke Green Week returns for 9 days of sustainability-focused events, workshops, talks, and community activities across the borough. Aligning with the national Great Big Green Week, this annual celebration highlights local action on climate change and biodiversity, offering practical, simple ideas for living greener at home and at work.

Bringing together community groups, charities, schools, and local businesses, the extensive programme features family sessions, eco-crafts, nature walks, and repair cafés. Whether you want to learn upcycling, discover local wildlife, or explore ways to reduce waste, the event offers a welcoming environment with many activities entirely free to attend.

🗓️ Event Dates: Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June 2026.
📍 Central Hub: Launch day events hosted at The Malls shopping center.
🌟 Best For: Eco-friendly workshops, community repair cafés, and family nature activities.

Top Highlights & Event Schedule

🛍️ Launch Day Events (Saturday 6 June)

The week kicks off with a bustling day of community action centered in the town heart and surrounding villages:

Green Market at The Malls (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM): Browse local eco-stalls featuring local honey, refurbished bikes, water-saving freebies, an interactive wildlife trail, live repair café demonstrations, and local conservation groups.
Live Stage Shows at The Malls (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM): Enjoy family entertainment from Junk Jodie & Bobby Bee, Urban Picnic shows, recycling magic, informative nature talks, a cloth nappy library introduction, and free bike maintenance checks.
Hatch Warren Repair Café (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM): Bring broken items to the Hatch Warren Community Centre.
Sustainable Bourne Valley Repair Café (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Hosted at the George Inn, St Mary Bourne.
Overton Activities: Explore a local repair café, tour the community kitchen garden open day, or join a guided evening bird walk.

🥾 Outdoor & Sustainable Sunday (Sunday 7 June)

Connect with nature and discover the circular economy with these unique Sunday sessions:

Dawn Chorus Bird Walk: An early morning guided walk starting at Overton Hill.
Pre-loved Clothes Swap: Refresh your wardrobe sustainably at St Mary’s Hall, Overton.
Bug Hunt & River Dipping: Family-friendly aquatic and insect discovery along Kingsclere Road.
Furniture Upcycling Workshop: Learn basic restoration skills at the Overton Community Centre.

🛠️ Midweek Workshops & Social Meetups

Expand your skills and meet like-minded residents with events running through the week:

Monday 8 June – Upholstery & Sewing Workshop (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Hosted by the Community Furniture Project on Joule Road.
Tuesday 9 June – People, Planet, Pint Meetup (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): A casual networking event for environmental enthusiasts at The Alchemy Wine Bar on Winchester Street.
Tuesday 9 June – Makerspace Opening Evening (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Discover tools and community manufacturing at Maritime House, New Road.
Thursday 11 June – Furniture Repair & Upcycling Workshop: A hands-on practical session at the Community Furniture Project (advance booking required).
Friday 12 June – Inspero Community Garden Open Day (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Take a peaceful garden tour, try seed sowing, and enjoy tea and cake at Kempshott Village Hall.

🌿 Closing Weekend Eco-Activities

Wrap up Green Week by getting hands-on with organic growing and outdoor cooking:

Saturday 13 June – Outdoor Cooking at Inspero Community Garden: A practical, immersive open-fire cooking session using fresh ingredients (advance booking required).
Sunday 14 June – Northdown Orchard Open Day (12:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Take a guided organic farm tour while children enjoy an interactive vegetable hunt.

🐾 Are Events Family and Pet-Friendly?

Yes! A significant portion of Basingstoke Green Week is tailored toward families and educational community fun.

Town center events at The Malls and open-air community garden days are perfect for families, featuring interactive elements like nature trails and eco-crafts for children.
While well-behaved dogs on leads are generally welcome at outdoor public areas like markets and farm trails, access may vary for indoor venues, specific workshops, or sensitive wildlife zones. Always check with individual venue hosts beforehand.

🤔 Visitor Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I view the full schedule and find out if I need to book?

While the major public events like the market at The Malls are drop-in, specific activities—such as the outdoor fire cooking class at Inspero or individual furniture upcycling sessions—require advance booking due to limited spaces. The full programme details and ticketing links can be found on the Sustainable Basingstoke website.

How can I get to the main launch events at The Malls?

The Malls shopping center is located in the heart of Basingstoke town center (RG21 7QU), directly connected to the Basingstoke railway station and the main bus station. Ample public parking is available at the multi-storey car parks nearby, which include dedicated spaces for disabled badge holders and EV charging infrastructure.

What can I bring to a community Repair Café?

Volunteers at the repair cafés can help look at small household appliances, electronics, clothing that needs basic stitching, and bicycles. Visitors are encouraged to bring the broken item along with any specific spare parts or power cables it requires to test, operating on a donation basis to support the community groups.