About The City Brief Hinckley
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Hinckley
Hinckley is a town with deep roots in the East Midlands, known for its market heritage and strong sense of community. The City Brief is here to help you stay informed about what's happening locally, from weekly markets to seasonal celebrations, and everything in between. Each week, we cover the events and happenings that matter to people across Hinckley's neighbourhoods. Whether you live in Druid Quarter, Sketchley, Stoneygate, or West Hinckley, there's always something worth knowing about. We cover the regular Hinckley Market, which runs multiple times a week in the town centre, bringing together local produce, crafts, and community life. We also track seasonal highlights like Proms in The Park, the Christmas Lights Switch-On, and The Tin Hat Fair, events that bring people together and reflect what makes Hinckley distinctive. Beyond the town centre, we cover community events across green spaces and landmarks. Burbage Common and Woods hosts seasonal nature walks and conservation talks. Holycroft Park's Tree Trail and Art Deco bandstand feature regular family activities. The Hinckley & District Museum and other local institutions offer cultural programmes throughout the year. You can find what's on in your neighbourhood and across the wider town. Our aim is straightforward: to keep you connected to local life. Whether you're looking for family activities, market days, outdoor events, or civic happenings, The City Brief makes it easier to find out what's happening this week and beyond. We focus on the real events that shape community life in Hinckley, the recurring gatherings, seasonal celebrations, and neighbourhood activities that keep the town connected. By reading The City Brief, you'll stay informed about what's on locally and never miss what's happening in your part of Hinckley.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Hinckley – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Hinckley is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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