Guidebook for Burton-on-Trent
Food Scene
The Bulls Head
Church StreetExcellent gastro pub, wood fired pizza.
Great Indian food with a Nepalese twist, good value and lovely people. Will also deliver take away.
Gurkha Curry Lounge/ Nepalese & Indian Restaurant Burton
48 Station StGreat Indian food with a Nepalese twist, good value and lovely people. Will also deliver take away.
Town centre cocktail bar, trendy with great cocktails and a very nice restaurant.
12 locals recommend
The Dial
174-175 Station StTown centre cocktail bar, trendy with great cocktails and a very nice restaurant.
Incredible selection of wines as the name suggests, lovely environment, excellent food.
7 locals recommend
The Winery
Manor DriveIncredible selection of wines as the name suggests, lovely environment, excellent food.
THE best chips, EVER. Great value, lovely people, clean chip shop and very tasty chips.
Wetmore Road Fish Bar
92 Wetmore RdTHE best chips, EVER. Great value, lovely people, clean chip shop and very tasty chips.
Lovely people, good quality, authentic Thai food. Will do take away without delivery.
Baan Thai Restaurant
95-96 High StreetLovely people, good quality, authentic Thai food. Will do take away without delivery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic micro brewery which is the ideal place to sample local ales. Burton being such a famous brewing town, it's worth checking out! Also walkable from the apartment.
Burton Bridge Brewery Ltd
24 Bridge StreetFantastic micro brewery which is the ideal place to sample local ales. Burton being such a famous brewing town, it's worth checking out! Also walkable from the apartment.
Sightseeing
Burton being an iconic brewing town, this is a great place to learn about the history of the brewing industry and the town.
15 locals recommend
The National Brewery Centre
A511Burton being an iconic brewing town, this is a great place to learn about the history of the brewing industry and the town.
The National Memorial Arboretum is Britain's year-round national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. It is a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community.
51 locals recommend
National Memorial Arboretum (Alrewas, Staffordshire)
Croxall RoadThe National Memorial Arboretum is Britain's year-round national site of remembrance at Alrewas, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. It is a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community.
Tutbury Castle is a largely ruined medieval castle at Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, in the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. People who have stayed in the castle include Eleanor of Aquitaine and Mary, Queen of Scots, who was a prisoner there.
15 locals recommend
Tutbury Castle
Castle StreetTutbury Castle is a largely ruined medieval castle at Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, in the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. People who have stayed in the castle include Eleanor of Aquitaine and Mary, Queen of Scots, who was a prisoner there.
Parks & Nature
Great for kids, lots of walks and trails, outdoor play area as well as an indoor play centre. Mostly free, just take change for parking.
14 locals recommend
Rosliston Forestry Centre
Burton RoadGreat for kids, lots of walks and trails, outdoor play area as well as an indoor play centre. Mostly free, just take change for parking.
Stapenhill Gardens
Nice local park, easily accessible, on the river trent.
Conkers - Waterside Centre
Bath YardGreat visitor centre and lots to do outside. Great for children.
Arts & Culture
The Brewhouse
Union StreetLocal performances.
Lichfield Cathedral
The CloseFamous spires of Lichfield.
Kedleston Hall
Lovely National Trust Property.
National Trust - Calke Abbey
Stately home worth visiting.
Repton School
Willington RoadOne of the oldest schools in the country.
Featuring local artists including historic work by Joseph Wright.
24 locals recommend
Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The StrandFeaturing local artists including historic work by Joseph Wright.
Shopping
Large shopping mall in Derby City Centre, good selection of main brand shops.
8 locals recommend
Intu Centre (Stop A3) station
Large shopping mall in Derby City Centre, good selection of main brand shops.
Lichfield
Small city good for shopping with more independent shops.
Excellent shopping and big brand stores including Selfridges, John Lewis etc.
232 locals recommend
Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham
Moor StreetExcellent shopping and big brand stores including Selfridges, John Lewis etc.
Local shopping centre in Burton, good for local high street shopping, includes M&S, Next, Boots etc.
Coopers Square
Local shopping centre in Burton, good for local high street shopping, includes M&S, Next, Boots etc.
Essentials
Open early and late, just up Mill Hill lane, a short walk or drive for groceries, drinks etc.
Co-op Food & Grocery Store, Burton upon Trent, Winshill
98 Church Hill StOpen early and late, just up Mill Hill lane, a short walk or drive for groceries, drinks etc.
Tesco Superstore
Saint Peter's BridgeThe nearest large supermarket which also provides petrol.
Winshill Medical Centre
Melbourne AvenueNearest doctor's surgery.
Queens Hospital Maternity Unit
Belvedere RoadNearest hospital with A&E