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Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire (UK)) — Travel Guide

Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire) — Historic Market Town & Borough. Hub: East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire, West Midlands)

Burton upon Trent (Staffordshire (UK)) — Staffordshire, West Midlands · Population: 122,199 · 49 m.

Département / ProvinceStaffordshire
RégionWest Midlands
Airport & RailEast Midlands Airport (EMA) · Nottingham, Derby & Leicester (East Midlands Railway)
Daily Budget£115–£225 ($145–$290)

Accès & Transports

East Midlands Airport (EMA) · Nottingham, Derby & Leicester (East Midlands Railway). £35 Railcard & Contactless transit.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Burton upon Trent Historic High Street & Market Cross
  • Burton upon Trent Parish Church & Heritage Quarter
  • Staffordshire Scenic Footpaths & National Trust Surrounds

Local Food & British Pub Specialties

Dining in Burton upon Trent reflects the culinary heritage of West Midlands, combining historic coaching-inn gastropubs, afternoon tearooms, farm-shop cheeses, and regional specialties.

  • Authentic Birmingham Balti — High-flame Kashmiri-spiced curry cooked and served sizzling in a thin pressed-steel two-handled balti bowl with giant freshly blistered naan bread (£12–£17).
  • Hereford Beef Fillet & Shropshire Game Pie — Grass-fed Herefordshire beef and hot-water-crust venison or pheasant pies from Ludlow's renowned independent butchers.
  • Staffordshire Oatcakes — Savory griddled oatmeal pancakes rolled around melted mature cheddar, dry-cured bacon, and mushrooms (£6–£9).

Explore the high street and market square of Burton upon Trent alongside regional culinary hubs including Ludlow Market Square, Birmingham Bullring Rag & Indoor Markets, Stratford-upon-Avon Rother Street Market, Shrewsbury Market Hall.