Burton-upon-Trent Attractions
Burton-upon-Trent (10mi/16km southwest of Derby; pop. 59,000) the largest town in the National Forest. The town straddles the River Trent and grew around the Burton-upon-Trent Abbey.
Michael Bass, who became Lord Burton in the 19th century, gifted the town with many of its fine buildings, including the Town Hall, St. Margaret's Church and St. Paul's.
Michael Bass, who became Lord Burton in the 19th century, gifted the town with many of its fine buildings, including the Town Hall, St. Margaret's Church and St. Paul's.
Hanbury, England
(Near Burton-upon-Trent)
The church in Hanbury has the oldest alabaster effigy in England. It was created in the early 1300s and depicts Sir John Hanbury, who died in 1303. The town is located northeast of Burton-upon-Trent.
Tutbury, England
(Near Burton-upon-Trent)
Tutbury has a Norman castle, which has belonged to the Duchy of Lancaster since 1265. There is also a Norman church and a wide variety of buildings, constructed in Tudor, Georgian and Regency styles.
