Burton-on-Trent, also known as Burton or Burton upon Trent, is a town across the River Trent in eastern Staffordshire in England. Both the Trent Canal and the Mersey Canal and the River Trent meander majestically through the city. The city lies within the National Forest and is the largest city on the Forest and had a total population of approximately 43,784 as of the 2001 Census.

Burton-on-Trent is popular for its industrial brewing heritage and at its height was home to over a dozen breweries and this has made the town internationally recognized as Britain’s beer capital. Originally the town developed around Burton on the Trent Abbey, the most important religious center within medieval Staffordshire.

Burton-on-Trent is one of the major shopping centers and has three large shopping centers with a good mix of specialty shops and the country’s leading retailers.

Sports enthusiast visitors have the opportunity to enjoy athletics, football, hockey, tennis, rugby union, mini golf and bowls at the Shobnall Leisure Centre. In addition to the Shobnall Leisure Centre, golfers have a choice of two 18-hole clubs and visitors are welcomed here by appointment.

Burton-on-Trent boasts a wide range of attractions and you can visit the old Bass Museum, now known as the Coors Visitor Centre, illustrating the history of brewing, beer and bass with interactive galleries, regularly changing exhibits, a unique collection of horses as well as historic motorized vehicles. You can also visit the Marston Brewery Tours and Visitors Center and enjoy a tour to see the various traditional brewing processes in action.

To enjoy the good view of the river, you can visit any of the three bridges, namely the Burton Bridge, which is the main bridge, the old wooden and iron ferry bridge, or the pedestrian bridge, which links the city center. city ​​with Andresey Island, which is one of the local parks.

You can also visit the Branston Water Park, which is a 40-acre lake used by model boaters, windsurfers and fishermen. Around the lake and up to the forest you can find a great variety of birds, as well as a trail. Children’s play facilities, visitor center and picnic area are also available.

Within the town is Blithfield Reservoir, which is in the most attractive countryside and has dynamic navigation. The water often attracts trout fishermen who come from various places.

If you are a person who likes exhibitions, concerts and other functions, you can visit the Victorian Town Hall which is an ideal place for such activities. Apart from the town hall, you can also go to the Brewhouse Arts Centre, which is a multi-purpose arts building and incorporates around 230 seats of theatre, cinema, gallery, media centre, studios, dark room and a lovely bistro bar where you can Relax.

Other interesting places to visit near the city include the Memorial Arboretum and Sudbury Hall. The Arboretum features acres of trees and memorials, while Sudbury Hall is an entertaining museum with a tranquil garden.

Burton-on-Trent is well known for the informal and formal landscapes found along the River Trent. You can enjoy the floral displays in the attractive Stapenhill Gardens, before walking through the stunning Trent Washlands. Alternatively you can enjoy a trip up the River Trent inside the charming ‘Dingle Belle’.