Burton-on-Trent is a quiet market town in Staffordshire. Best known for its brewing heritage, the town once covered a quarter of the UK’s beer production. This was due to the high salt content in the area’s water, allowing more hops to be added to the beer. Beyond this hoppy heritage, Burton is a great place to visit to try a new restaurant, go shopping, or experience some natural beauty.
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Train tickets to Burton-on-Trent
You can catch a CrossCountry train to Burton-on-Trent station from across the Midlands, including Derby and Birmingham New Street. We also run services from further afield, for example, from as far as Cardiff Central or Newcastle.
With an Advance Ticket, travellers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that their train to Burton is sorted up to 16 weeks before they travel. For extra savings, be sure to add your Railcard when you book your ticket. There are lots of options available, including the 16-25 Railcard and the Senior Railcard, both of which get you a 1/3 off your rail travel.
Experience Burton-on-Trent
Places to eat in Burton-on-Trent
Start your day out in Burton with a trip to Café Zen, a community gem with a welcoming atmosphere and delicious cakes. Since 2008, Café Zen has been brewing tea and coffee with love. It’s a delightful place from which to watch the world go by on a clear day.
For dinner, make a reservation at The Dial on Station Street. The menu has something for everyone. You can start with Thai-style crab cakes, continue with slow-roast belly pork, and finish with a dessert of white chocolate and Maltesers cheesecake! They also have special themed days, like Tapas Tuesdays and Sizzling Thursdays (where you get a discount on steaks and burgers).
Isabel’s Restaurant, Bar and Garden is another inviting restaurant in Burton, featuring a bar exclusively for walk-in guests. The interior is modern and atmospheric, with a terrace outside that’s perfect for summer days. A menu highlight is Isabel’s Grand Feast - aptly named, as you’ll be served chicken souvlaki, BBQ belly pork, honey-glazed ham hock, lamb chops, and BBQ beans! You can also enjoy pizza, burgers, pasta, and pies.
Places to stay in Burton-on-Trent
One of the nicest places to stay in Burton-on-Trent is Dovecliff Hall Hotel. Set in a Georgian manor house surrounded by countryside, Dovecliff Hall is the perfect weekend escape. Go for quiet, reflective garden walks, dine at Charrington Restaurant, and curl up in their luxuriously indulgent super-king beds.
There is also a range of budget-friendly hotels in Burton, including Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn, and Travelodge. This means the town is an accessible and convenient place to visit for a weekend excursion or a business trip.
Please note: CrossCountry is unable to support with any hotel related queries or booking requests. For further information, please contact the hotels mentioned directly.
Heritage & culture in Burton-on-Trent
One of the best places to get a feel for the history of Burton is the Claymills Victorian Pumping Station. It’s a beautiful Victorian warehouse by the water that houses 33 original steam engines. The pumping station was opened in 1885 to combat diseases like cholera and typhoid. Today, you can walk amongst this relic of a bygone time, and on select days throughout the year, see the engines brought back to life in full working order.
If you’re visiting Burton with kids, be sure to make time for the National Forest Adventure Farm. Expect a day packed with adventure, education, and adorable animals. There’s a soft play area, go-karting, jumping pillows, tractor and trailer rides, and more, offering something to keep children of all ages entertained.
Shopping in Burton-on-Trent
Your first stop for a shopping spree in Burton should be the Victorian market hall. Situated in the town centre, the market is vast and inviting – you’ll easily spend hours here. There is a wide range of items on offer, from groceries to gadgets. Wander among the stalls, and you’ll really get a sense of the artisanal talent on offer in Burton.
There are some great shopping centres in Burton too, despite its small size. Coopers Square and The Octagon Centre are good examples, both of which will help you with all your shopping needs, whether that’s for fun or for function.
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