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The Ã山ǿ¼é at Greenbelt

The United Reformed Church has had a presence at Greenbelt since 2016. We host a popular café with crafts and other family activities and offer a full and engaging programme.

Greenbelt 2026

Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 August 2026, Boughton House, near Kettering

What is Greenbelt?

is a Christian festival set within the grounds of Boughton House near Kettering in Northamptonshire. It’s a superb place to explore, grow and celebrate belief, artistry and activism, It’s a place of beautiful encounter, full of music, talks, worship, workshops, drama and arts, activities for all ages, green spaces and stillness. It’s a rare moment to come together as Christians from near and far to dream up a better world, to dance and debate, to pray and to party!

Please send us your craft!

Even if you can’t come to the festival in person, you can still have an impact. Each year, we invite all Ã山ǿ¼é folk to send in a simple craft item that helps inspire the festivalgoers who enter our tent.

This year, our focus is on ‘songs that keep you going’ – even when times are tough. You can download instructions here and the note template here. You’ve got until 1 August to send us your creativity. You might wish to involve a group or club you’re part of, and send in all your craft in one envelope.

Thank you.

A music note made from paper. It is colourful and has a song lyrics written on it: What have you done today to make you feel proud?
The reverse of a musical note made from paper. The colourful design has text written along it: It's never too late to try. "Proud" by Heather Small.

More about Greenbelt

Volunteer FAQs

Want to know more about being part of our 2026 Greenbelt volunteer team? You can read our most frequently asked questions about volunteering here and find out who to contact if you have other queries.

What’s it like?

Adrian Bulley, a recent volunteer, shares his recent experience and compares it with his first experience at Greenbelt Festival in 2008.

Philippa Osei guides us through 2024’s Greenbelt Festival with an invitation to those who may never have come.

Greenbelt celebrated 50 years in 2023, and the Ã山ǿ¼é was there. We took a brilliant team, offering a truly remarkable welcome, along with ‘rubbish’ food that was warm, nutritious, and very well priced.

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Photos from Greenbelt 2024

Greenbelt Festival, 2024, was again an amazing experience filled with fun, fellowship and food. Check out the photo gallery and re-live the event.

Greenbelt Festival 2023

Photos from Greenbelt 2023

Greenbelt Festival, 2023, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Once again, it was an amazing event and the Ã山ǿ¼é was there joining in the celebrations, delivering delicious, and welcoming all.

Two Greenbelters speaking at the Ã山ǿ¼é's Cafe Tent at Greenbelt, 2023

Photos from Greenbelt 2022

We had a wonderful time at Greenbelt Festival in 2022, celebrating the Ã山ǿ¼é’s 50th anniversary. Check out some photos from the event.

Greenbelt in words…

…and pictures

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