Branston Water Park Description Adjacent to the Trent & Mersey Canal is Green Flag award winning Branston Water Park, a 40 acre lake surrounded by woodland, wetland and wildflower meadow that supports a rich variety of bird and wildlife. A one-mile accessible trail leads around the lake to the woodland, the reserve is also used for model boating and angling through local clubs. There is also a small visitor centre and children's play area. Address: Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3HD Telephone: 01283 508724 E-mail: parks.countryside@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk Key:    Parking info: Free Parking Facilities: Small visitor centre, information panels around the site, toilets. Disabled Facilities: Access around the site using well-surfaced paths.

Further Information Opening Times Waterpark & Visitor Centre April - September Daily: 8am-9pm Waterpark October - March Daily: 8am - 5pm Visitor Centre October - March Weekends & Bank Holidays 8am - 5pm Admission Area name: Waterpark Adult (£): free Disability Key Accessible to a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position Admission Type Free Admission Free Parking

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Additional Information Why not stay a little longer and try some more exciting places to visit and things to do? Try these - they're all close by - within a 5 mile radius of your chosen destination... Places to visit Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes Swadlincote, Derbyshire Situated in 65 acres of woodland. Facilities include animal farm, pet supplies, gift shop, tea rooms. Rosliston Forestry Centre Swadlincote, Derbyshire 154 Acres of walks and cycle trails; play areas, craft shops and family fun. Catton Hall Walton on Trent, Derbyshire Georgian Hall dating from 1745 with original collection of antique furniture and paintings. Crackpotz Ceramic Cafe Alrewas, Staffordshire No matter what your age or artistic ability, you can create something of beauty to use in your home, or give as a gift. The National Memorial Arboretum Alrewas, Staffordshire The National Memorial Arboretum is the Nation's focus for remembrance outside London. Set within the National Forest near Lichfield, the Arboretum provides a year long living and lasting focus for remembrance, essentially for those who have lost their li Barton Marina Fishery Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire A newly opened 13-acre fishery at Barton Marina. Stocked with Rainbow Trout up to 15lbs in weight, the lake is a former gravel working with an average depth of over 20 feet and a large area between 60 and 90 feet. Fly fishing only is permitted throughout Barton Turns Marina Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire One of the biggest marinas in the country. Brewhouse Arts Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire The Brewhouse is supported by the Arts Council England, West Midlands providing a variety of arts and entertainment. Offering an exciting programme of events. Burton Place Shopping Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Situated in the middle of Burton upon Trent town centre, Burton Place houses national retailers and quality individual shops. Byrkley Garden Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire A delightful Garden Centre situated in the heart of the Needwood Forest, just four miles west of Burton. Cineworld Multiplex Cinema Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire This 9 screen cinema has luxury stadium seating, latest cinema technology with dolby surround sound. Claymills Pumping Station Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire An outstanding victorian industrial monument. Coopers Square Shopping Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Visit all your favourite shops in Burton's largest shopping centre. Coors Visitor Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire THIS ATTRACTION HAS NOW CLOSED. Gallery 3 Fine Art Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Showcasing the most exciting and innovative artwork the gallery features a phenomenal collection of both traditional and contemporary artwork from an outstanding array of UK and Internationally acclaimed artists. Little Rascals Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Indoor soft play centre for children from 0-12 years. Marston's Brewery Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Join the brewery tour and see time honoured brewing methods in action. Meadowside Leisure Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Meadowside is situated in walking distance from the town centre. Comprising of 2 swimming pools,squash courts, sports hall, creche and contours fitness suite. National Forest Llama Treks Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Why not experience a day out with a difference at National Forest Llama Treks? Whilst you enjoy a gentle stroll our llamas do all the hard work, carrying everything we need for the day, tables chairs and a three-course picnic...nothing is too much troubl National Forest Maize Maze Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire The National Forest Maize Maze is a fun day out for the whole family. This year the maze has adopted a Wild West theme and depicts the head and shoulders of a Native American Indian! The giant head is 200m in diameter and includes 5km of pathways, bridge Shobnall Leisure Complex Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facility Shobnall Marina Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Chandlery and gift shop with gas, diesel, painting, signwriting and repairs all to be viewed. Sinai House Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Sinai House dates back to the 15th century and was originually a sanatorium for aged and sick monks of Burton abbey. The Greenhouse, Gardening & Environmental Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire The Horticultural Centre promotes environmentally friendly gardening and education. The Octagon Shopping Centre Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire The Octagon Shopping Centre is situated in the town centre with easy access to other shopping centres, it offers a good range of shops and facilities. Trent Washlands Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire This is a large area of the River Trent floodplain in Burton upon Trent. A wide variety of habitats provide home for a range of species of wildlife. Events August Bank Holiday Steaming at Claymills  (29/08/2010) Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Take a step back in time and see, smell & hear up to 22 engines in steam over this weekend including 4 Beam Engines & 5 Lancashire Boilers. Visit the Dynamo House, Victorian Workshop & Blacksmith's Shop. Refreshments & 2nd Hand book shop on site. Adult:£4 Steaming Weekend at Claymills  (25/09/2010) Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Take a step back in time and see, smell & hear up to 22 engines in steam over this weekend including 4 Beam Engines & 5 Lancashire Boilers. Visit the Dynamo House, Victorian Workshop & Blacksmith's Shop. Refreshments & 2nd Hand book shop on site. Adult:£4 Final Steaming Weekend of 2010 at Claymills  (16/10/2010) Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Take a step back in time and see, smell & hear up to 22 engines in steam over this weekend including 4 Beam Engines & 5 Lancashire Boilers. Visit the Dynamo House, Victorian Workshop & Blacksmith's Shop. Refreshments & 2nd Hand book shop on site. Adult:£4 Hotels, motels and inns Shoulder of Mutton Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire Historic public house in the heart of Barton village, offering B&B accommodation, fine food and real ales. Travelodge Burton South Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire Situated on the A38 Southbound, 3 miles to the south of Burton upon Trent Travelodge Burton North Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire Situated on the A38 with easy access to local attractions. Four miles south of Burton upon Trent. Express by Holiday Inn Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Situated just outside the town centre. Premier Travel Inn Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Premier Travel Inn. Stanhope Brewers Fayre restaurant. The Riverside at Branston Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Located in a peaceful setting & enjoying an eviable reputation for fine cuisine, with a warm & friendly atmosphere Three Queens Hotel Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Located in the centre of Burton upon Trent we look forward to welcoming you to our hotel. Proud to be independent, our staff work hard to give high standards of frindly service. Self catering Forest Lodges Swadlincote, Derbyshire New 8-10 berth log cabins set within the woodland site of Rosliston Forestry Centre. Open all year. Camping and caravan Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes Swadlincote, Derbyshire Situated in 66 acres woodland site in the heart of The National Forest.