Brewing Our Past Crafting Our Future

Burton upon Trent beautifully layers its rich history with a vibrant future. Brewed in heritage and alive with community spirit.

Generations of craft brewers put us on the map as the Brewing Capital of the World. It’s here the phrase Burtonisation the process of replicating the distinctive chemistry of our water remains true;

imitated but never matched.

There really is something in the water here The River Trent our namesake continues to shape our identity, rhythmically flowing through, not as a backdrop, but as a vital thread connecting open green spaces, families, and stories.

The National Forest and the Washlands offer a tranquil surprise in the heart of our high street, where swans glide under a medieval bridge and nature is as present as bricks and mortar.

This is a community rooted in warmth and resilience. Whether you’ve been here for generations or have just arrived, you’ll find a place to connect and belong.

We celebrate a heritage of hard work and ingenuity from brewing to manufacturing to the home of Marmite. We’re proud of the industry we’ve built and continue to nurture. From global Brands to independent makers, Burton upon Trent is a place to invest, to build, and to grow.

Learning is at our core. Shaped by real-world skills and forward-thinking practice, it’s about preparation skills for life, for work, for what’s next. It’s one of many ways this town continues to punch above its weight. Set within our stunning countryside, St George’s Park brings pride and prowess to every pitch as the home of all 23 of England’s national football teams.

Meanwhile, Hoar Cross Hall offers world class wellness surrounded by acres of countryside calm. Here, ambition and tranquillity go hand in hand.

With heritage as our foundation, community at our heart and creativity as our compass, we celebrate that we’re always looking ahead, whilst honouring our past.

Burton upon Trent. A story still being written. And everyone’s invited…