Litter Pick Festival Set To Sweep Over Barrow

Three men standing outdoors with full bin bags. They are smiling at the camera

February 17, 2026

A litter-pick festival bringing together organisations, businesses, schools and volunteer groups from across Barrow is due to take place next month.

‘Tidy Town Fest – The Big Barrow Clean Up’ takes place from 23 -29 March 2026 at various locations across the town.

The festival aligns with the national Great British Spring Clean, bringing people together to improve the places where they live, work and travel. Tidy Town Fest aims to make a difference to the environment on our doorstep creating cleaner streets and brighter greener spaces to make walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys easier, safer and more enjoyable for all.

Led by Active Cumbria’s Travel Actively Barrow team, the event is a partnership between organisations including Barrow BID, Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Barrow Town Council, The Beautiful Barrow Litter Pickers and The Litter Hitters.

Tidy Town Fest The Big Barrow Clean Up Logo

Travel Actively Barrow Development Officer, Siona Hartley said; “Tidy Town Fest is about more than picking up litter. It’s about community pride, healthier streets and inspiring people to move more in places they feel good about. We hope residents will join us in brightening up Barrow’s streets, parks, green spaces, beaches, shopping areas and everyday routes. When we come together, we can make a real and lasting difference.”

Groups, businesses, schools and individuals can get involved by hosting a litter pick in their local area at any point during the festival week. Whether it’s a workplace clean‑up, a community effort, a school activity or a volunteer‑led event, every contribution will help create a cleaner, greener and more welcoming Barrow.

Alternatively, residents are invited to join one of the many scheduled picks taking place across the town during the week.  Visit the dedicated Travel Actively Website >> click here to view the full list.

Anyone wishing to find out more about hosting a litter pick of their own can contact the Travel Actively team for more information.