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Free Things to Do in Burton Upon Trent

Free Things to Do near Burton Upon Trent

Burton Upon Trent has 72 free things to do to choose from, in and around Staffordshire. They cover attractions with free entry, and the full list below is ordered by distance from the town centre so the closest options come first.

Among them are Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Soft Play and Turtle Beach. 72 of them are free to visit; there is a mix of indoor and outdoor options (2 indoor, 71 outdoor); 1 welcome dogs. Each listing shows its address and, where the data is available, a website and phone number so plans can be checked before setting off.

Opening hours, prices and age suitability change from place to place and from season to season, so it is always worth confirming the details with a venue directly before travelling. Distances are straight-line estimates from the centre of Burton Upon Trent; a few entries sit just over the boundary in neighbouring areas where they are the closest of their kind.

  1. 01
    The Washlands
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    0.2 mi
  2. 02
    Stapenhill Gardens
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    0.6 mi
  3. 03
    Horninglow Linear Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    1.2 mi
  4. 04
    Shobnall Fields
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    1.2 mi
  5. 05
    Turtle Beach
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    1.2 mi
  6. 06
    Outwoods Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    1.4 mi
  7. 07
    Horninglow Common Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    1.8 mi
  8. 08
    Bitham Lane Community Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.1 mi
  9. 09
    Aviation Lane Play Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.3 mi
  10. 10
    Newhall Community Junior School Playground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    2.4 mi
  11. 11
    Newhall Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.6 mi
  12. 12
    Coronation Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorDog-friendly
    2.6 mi
  13. 13
    Maize Maze
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.7 mi
  14. 14
    Soft Play
    Location nearby
    Free entryIndoorOutdoorKid-friendly
    2.7 mi
  15. 15
    Tafflands Play Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    2.9 mi
  16. 16
    Cadley Park
    Oversetts Road, Swadlincote
    Free entryOutdoor
    2.9 mi
  17. 17
    Napier Play Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    3.3 mi
  18. 18
    Sensory Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.4 mi
  19. 19
    Rosliston Forestry Centre
    Burton Road, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.5 mi
  20. 20
    Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.5 mi
  21. 21
    Diana Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.6 mi
  22. 22
    Sharpe's Pottery Museum
    West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG · +44 1283222600
    Free entryIndoorStep-free
    3.6 mi
  23. 23
    Eureka Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.6 mi
  24. 24
    Tucklesholme Nature Reserve
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.6 mi
  25. 25
    Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.7 mi
  26. 26
    Gresley Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    3.9 mi
  27. 27
    Mount Pleasant Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    3.9 mi
  28. 28
    Bass's Crescent Playground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.0 mi
  29. 29
    Mitre Field
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.0 mi
  30. 30
    Swadlincote Woodlands & Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.0 mi
  31. 31
    Broomhills Playing Fields
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.0 mi
  32. 32
    Maurice Lea Memorial Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.0 mi
  33. 33
    Hilton Valley Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.2 mi
  34. 34
    Wystan Arboretum
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.3 mi
  35. 35
    Albert Village Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.4 mi
  36. 36
    WellAvon Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.4 mi
  37. 37
    Memorial Meadow
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.6 mi
  38. 38
    Hilton Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.7 mi
  39. 39
    Teenagers Meeting Place
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.8 mi
  40. 40
    Jubilee Play Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.8 mi
  41. 41
    Collinson Park Recreation Ground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    4.8 mi
  42. 42
    Constructive Play Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    4.8 mi
  43. 43
    Astbury Way Play Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.0 mi
  44. 44
    Toyota Conservation Area
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.2 mi
  45. 45
    Sculpture Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.2 mi
  46. 46
    Brankley Pastures
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.4 mi
  47. 47
    Adventure Play
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    5.7 mi
  48. 48
    Sarah's Wood
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    5.9 mi
  49. 49
    Allied Special Forces Memorial Grove
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.2 mi
  50. 50
    Bluebell Arboretum
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorStep-free
    6.3 mi
  51. 51
    Women's Royal Navy Service
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.5 mi
  52. 52
    National Association Tangent Clubs
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.5 mi
  53. 53
    National Memorial Arboretum
    Croxall Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 7AR
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.5 mi
  54. 54
    National Association of Monumental Masons
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  55. 55
    DEMS Gunners Garden of Remembrance
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  56. 56
    Donisthorpe Woodland Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  57. 57
    Civil Defence Memorial Grove
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  58. 58
    The Sands Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  59. 59
    The Inner Wheel Grove
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  60. 60
    BLESMA Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  61. 61
    Halton Grove
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  62. 62
    General Post Office Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  63. 63
    WAAC/QMAAC/ATS/WRAC Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  64. 64
    RAF Regiment Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  65. 65
    Royal Artillery Memorial Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.6 mi
  66. 66
    Sensory Play Garden
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    6.6 mi
  67. 67
    Calke Explore
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoorKid-friendly
    6.7 mi
  68. 68
    The Mill Stream
    Church Road, Alrewas
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.9 mi
  69. 69
    Donisthorpe Memorial Park
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    6.9 mi
  70. 70
    Willesley Recreation Ground
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.3 mi
  71. 71
    Saltersford Wood
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.3 mi
  72. 72
    Willesley Woods
    Location nearby
    Free entryOutdoor
    7.4 mi

Good to know

How many free things to do are there in Burton Upon Trent?

This page lists 72 free things to do mapped in and around Burton Upon Trent, including Sharpe's Pottery Museum. Each entry shows its location and, where available, contact details.

Are any of the free things to do near Burton Upon Trent free?

Yes — 72 of the places listed for Burton Upon Trent are free to visit, marked with a "Free entry" tag in the list above.

What is there to do at free things to do near Burton Upon Trent?

Expect attractions with free entry. Exactly what is on offer differs between venues, so checking ages, facilities and any booking requirements with the venue before travelling is recommended.

How are the distances to each place measured?

Distances are approximate, measured in a straight line from the centre of Burton Upon Trent. The list is ordered nearest-first, and a few entries may be in adjoining towns where they are the closest option for Burton Upon Trent.