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Trent Washlands

Trent Washlands, Meadowside Drive entrance, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1TL.

Brief Description:
The Trent Washlands comprise a large area of the River Trent floodplain close to Burton upon Trent that stretches roughly from the Burton Bridge to St. Peter’s Bridge. The area has a long and illustrious history, dating back to the 7th century, when St. Modwen built a chapel and settlement dedicated to St. Andrew on Andressey Island

Opening Times:
Free admission. Open daily from dawn till dusk.

Parking:
There are various car parks for the Trent Washlands site, but the Burton Library car park, on Meadowside Drive, provides the best direct access

Trails:
All paths are flat and surfaced with tarmac. Ramps off the Meadowside Leisure Centre and Burton Library provide easy access to the Washlands. There are various circular routes around the site, and plenty of benches for resting.

As an alternative, the main tarmac-surfaced road leads from the car park. The path is mainly flat, but has slight gradients at points. However, visitors to the Staunton Harold Sailing Club drive along the first section of this path, so please be aware of cars.

Facilities:
Accessible toilets can be found in the Market Square, at Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton Library and Stapenhill Gardens (requires a RADAR key). Picnic tables are found across the site.

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