Burton on Trent Travel Guide

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Burton on Trent
Burton on Trent
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Winshill Ford. This ford on the Dale Brook is found at the entrance to the Mount Pleasant Residential Home at the bottom of Hollow Lane in Winshill near Burton Upon Trent. The stream here, small as it is, marks the boundary between the counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
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At King Edwards Place in Burton upon Trent. In the Shobnall area of Burton. Burton upon Trent Town Hall. The Town Hall is Grade II listed. Town Hall, Shobnall KING EDWARD PLACE 1. 5369 Town Hall SK 2323 SE 5/95 SK 22 SW 6/95 II GV 2. 1878 and later. Gothic style. Red brick with stone dressings. The original portion built by Reginald Churchill for Michael Thomas Bass. 2 storeys with gables. Each bay has a 3-light window in foil-headed stone surround with mullions and transom, the lights with foil heads and quatrefoil panels below; elaborate decoration with bands of blind quatrefoils at 1st storey and to parapet; coped gabled and stone piers with pnnacles supporting figures of lions bearing standards. Later portion, on left-hand side, is of 1894 and in similar style, with clock tower and doorway below in stone surround and with wrought iron porte-cochere. 2-storeyed wing to left is of 3 bays, each with 3-light stone mullioned window, the centre bay projecting and with gable and angled buttresses. Elaborate single-storeyed wing on left-hand side containing Concert Hall has various projecting gabled bays with pointed arched windows and an arched doorway to right. Tiled roofs. Listing NGR: SK2400123438 The statue is Grade II listed Statue of Michael Arthur Bass, Shobnall KING EDWARD PLACE 1. 5369 Statue of Michael Arthur Bass SK 2323 SE 5/96 II GV 2. 1911. Statue of the 1st Baron Burton (1837-1909) by F W Pomeroy. A conventional life-sized bronze statue on a stone plinth. Listing NGR: SK2400023405 This text is a legacy record and has not been updated since the building was originally listed. Details of the building may have changed in the intervening time. You should not rely on this listing as an accurate description of the building. Source: English Heritage Listed building text is © Crown Copyright. Reproduced under licence.
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is Rp1.139.813 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.139.813
Rp1.367.776 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,904 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is Rp1.477.893 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp1.477.893
Rp1.773.471 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport

3 out of 5
Bickenhill Lane Birmingham England
The price is Rp1.113.413 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp1.113.413
Rp1.336.095 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
The room was spotless, warm and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The only problem was that there is a £15 parking fee which was not the shower had plenty of hot water

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport
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Wychnor Park Country Club

Wychnor Park Country Club

4 out of 5
Wychnor Hall Burton on Trent England
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9/10 Wonderful! (449 reviews)
Stunning rooms, amazing staff

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Wychnor Park Country Club
Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
Its a great location very close to town centre the staff are very friendly and very good rooms

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

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Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
Clean, convenient hotel that’s suites for longer stays.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
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Popular places to visit

St. George's Park

Catch an event at St. George's Park during your trip to Tatenhill. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

St. George's Park

National Forest Adventure Farm

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at National Forest Adventure Farm during your trip to Branston. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this relaxing area.

National Forest Adventure Farm

Cineworld Burton upon Trent

You can take time to visit Cineworld Burton upon Trent during your travels to Burton on Trent. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars.

Cineworld Burton upon Trent

Tutbury Castle

Learn about the local history of Tutbury with a stop at Tutbury Castle. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Tutbury Castle

Pirelli Stadium

Catch an event at Pirelli Stadium during your trip to Horninglow. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this trendy area.

Pirelli Stadium

Branston Water Park

Explore the great outdoors at Branston Water Park, a lovely green space in Branston. Visit the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Branston Water Park

Things to do

Man swirling the gin he has distilled at Nelsons Gin & Vodka School

Shared Gin, Vodka & Rum Making Experience at Nelson's Distillery

Rp3.494.564
per traveller
Shared Gin, Vodka & Rum Making Experience at Nelson's Distillery
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Reviews of Burton on Trent

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
19
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
46
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
25
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Visited the national Brewery Museum. Good town centre. Lots to do and also in nearby Litchfield

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

My hometown so visiting again after so many years!!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Unspectacular!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Tired location

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great location, fab hotel and easy access to Alton Towers.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Did not go to Burton-on- Trent as this was not nearby and was postal address only

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