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Located on the border between Derby and Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent is an ideal jump off town for excursions into the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales, as well. This large market town comes complete with the full lot of modern comforts and conveniences. But Burton-on-Trent's true claim to fame remains the vast number of breweries located in town, earning Burton-on-Trent the coveted title of the most extensive brewing town in the whole of Britain.
Burton-on-Trent Heritage
Burton-on-Trent's history is inextricably linked to the town's brewing industry, which dates as far back as the 11th century. Local lore purports that Benedictine monks brought brewing techniques to Burton-on-Trent during this time period, which coincides with the construction of the old abbey.
After Burton-on-Trent merited its first market charter, brewing became the town's principle product in short order. The town's geography is one reason why brewers chose to continue business in Burton-on-Trent. The town is well supplied with water suitable for brewing, particularly beers with a heavy dose of hops. Today, Burton-on-Trent holds onto this long brewing tradition.
Burton-on-Trent Breweries
All together, Burton-on-Trent is home to five brewing companies: the locally operated Cottage Brewery, Tower Brewery, the most recent of the lot, Burton Bridge Brewery, Marston, makers of Bass Ale, and Coors. As you might expect of a town so fond of its brewing prowess, Burton-on-Trent hosts a number of community festivals and tasting events which attract visitors from the whole of Britain.
First-time visitors to town would do well to tour the Marston brewery, the most popular brewery of the lot. The microbreweries in town have a strong, dedicated following, too. The Bass Museum of Brewing thoroughly details the town's history of brewing and general brewing techniques.
The local entertainment venue is even named after Burton-on-Trent's brewing heritage. Located in town centre, the Brewhouse Arts Centre hosts music concerts and art exhibitions in addition to popular cinema nights.
Burton-on-Trent Travel
Burton-on-Trent is readily accessible by road and rail. For motoring directions from greater London, travel the M1 Motorway all the way to the number 22 junction. Then, follow the A511 west by way of Coalville in order to reach Burton-on-Trent proper.
For motoring directions from Birmingham, follow the M6 Toll to the interchange with the A38. Continue to follow the A38 north in order to arrive in Burton-on-Trent town centre from the west.
Rail travel is simple, too. Just ride the Cardiff-Nottingham Line cross country through Derby or Tamworth.
Burton-on-Trent Places to Stay
After a day out touring the breweries in town and sampling their draught, you will undoubtedly need a place to sleep it off. Thankfully, there are plenty of highly rated hotels in town centre from which to choose. But you can also find well reviewed places to stay the night on the road to Birmingham if you would prefer more rural accommodations.
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