Burton on Trent is a town and urban area located in the borough of Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. The name originates from the Old English ‘byrh-tun’, meaning fortified farmstead, a homestead or river meadow on the River Trent. The town is situated at the narrowest point of the valley through which the river Trent flows. The town became a hub for commercial beer brewing in 1744 when the monks discovered that the local waters, when filtered through calcium-rich rocks, were capable of brewing excellent ale. After having gone through modern developments, Burton on Trent has become a thriving commercial and manufacturing centre whilst also retaining many historical features. Some of the impressive architecture comes from the Town Hall, St. Margaret's Church, St. Paul's Church, and the parish church of St. Modwen's.
Many popular attractions are discoverable in Burton on Trent, with the likes of Stapenhill Gardens, National Memorial Arboretum, and Tutbury Castle, which makes the town well worth a visit. Activities are offered in and around the area, giving residents and tourists plenty of interesting things to do and see, including visiting the National Forest Adventure Farm, The Kandy Factory, The Tutbury Museum, and The Brewhouse performing arts centre. Shopaholics are also treated to a wide choice of shopping spots, some of which are The Octagon shopping centre, Burton Place Shopping Centre, and Coopers Square.
Burton on Trent has a reasonably good overall crime rate. The town boasts a 29% lower crime rate than the rest of the West Midlands and a 17% lower crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Plenty of parking options are accessible in Burton on Trent. Residents can access short-term parking at the likes of Coopers Square Car Park, Derby Street Car Park, and The Guildhall Parking, which all offer secure spaces at an hourly fee. Those in need of long-term parking for either work commitments or convenience can use the sites of JustPark, Yourparkingspace, or Parkopedia, for either a daily or monthly fee.
A good selection of nightlife is offered in Burton on Trent, where residents can find a variety of bars, restaurants, and pubs within the town centre. Popular options consist of Locomotive Bar, Prince of Brewers, and The Roebuck Inn, and those looking for a change of scene can explore the local areas of Nottingham, Birmingham, or Leicester, and find even more nightlife options.
Families have 4 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools to choose from within the area of Burton on Trent. The top-rated schools include Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, The Violet Way Academy, The Mosley Academy, and Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School. Students in need of higher and further education can choose from the local options of Burton & South Derbyshire College, Staffordshire University, and Keele University.
As well as having a variety of suitable properties to choose from, pet owners also have an excellent selection of green spaces to discover in and around Burton on Trent. Both dog walkers and adventurers have many scenic parks to enjoy, including Stapenhill Gardens, Sinai Park Woodlands, and Branston Water Park.
Burton on Trent train station is mainly served by the CrossCountry service. Residents have access to direct and connecting trains to the hotspot destinations of Birmingham New Street- 34m, Nottingham- 44m, London St Pancras International- 1hr 52m, and Manchester Piccadilly- 2hrs 11m. The nearest airport to Burton upon Trent is East Midlands (EMA) Airport which is 13.2 miles away and reachable by car in 26 minutes via Derby Southern Bypass/A5. Buses also serve the area for local travel.