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1) Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
See original steam engines working in this fascinating Victorian pumping station. Café, bookshop, education centre.
Web: www.claymills.org.uk Family based clubhouse on the Washlands with kayaks and canoes for members. Training, competition and recreation.
Experience Burton upon Trent's rich brewing heritage with visitor centre, beer tastings, events and micro brewery.
River Trent floodplain wildlife haven with meadows, wildflowers, Hereford cattle, sculpture trails and wheelchair access.
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Trent Washlands
18 and 9 hole golf course, Health & Fitness Facilities, Golf Academy, Driving Range, Bar, Restaurant, Golf Shop
Local Nature Reserve lake surrounded by woodland, reedbeds and meadows. Wheelchair access, angling and model boating. Web:Branston Water ParkActive Aggregate Industries quarry with public access being developed amongst wetland and reedbed restoration. Web:Newbold quarrySuperb waterside destination with restaurants, shops, lakes, fishery, nature walk, garden centre and boat marina. Web:www.bartonmarina.co.uk Free visits, by arrangement, for groups and schools, to this fascinating working farm, complete with Scheduled Ancient Monument. Phone: Hanson, creating water recreation and wildlife habitat following mineral extraction. Web:Barton quarryMusic, equestrian events, corporate and wedding venue, luxury accomodation and great wildlife by the river.
A haven of peace, contemplation and hope, National Memorial Arboretum is the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance. Web:www.thenma.org.uk Former gravel workings alongside River Mease developed as a nature reserve with important wetland and grassland habitats.
Whitemoor Lakes Action Centre. Web:www.actioncentres.co.uk Get a birds-eye view of the Central Rivers area! Trial lessons available for all. Web: Lafarge Alrewas Quarry - Creating wildlife habitats and public amenity through careful mineral extraction and restoration. Web:www.lafarge.co.uk Lovely café and nature reserve with nearby caravan park by Coventry and Trent and Mersey canals. Web:www.waterscape.com
Be part of this great community project restoring a Georgian walled garden. Or just visit!. Web: Visit this fascinating smallholding with a productive Walled Garden and Capability Brown landscaping. Open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons. Interesting and challenging game and coarse fishing. Picturesque and great value for money. Web:www.fisherwicklakes.co.uk JPE are completing this restoration, to include leisure, wildlife and footpaths, and also recycling aggregates. Web:www.jpeaggregates.co.uk
Superb castle and grounds overlooking beautiful floral terraces and river, ideal for picnics and walks. Web:www.tamworth.gov.uk Enjoy this beautiful wild flower meadow in central Tamworth and its circular cycle route. Access: From the Snow Dome car park. Web:www.tamworth.gov.uk The ultimate snow, ice & leisure experience. Web:www.snowdome.co.uk Explore this wildlife haven in central Tamworth with spectacular views of the river. Moor at this delightful oasis of calm, surrounded by mature trees and grass banks. Web:www.canalmarinas.com
A hidden jewel! Walk, play or just sit and watch the river…. Dive in crystal clear water amidst beautiful geology, native crayfish and fish at this top inland centre. Web: The UK's best family theme park with kids rides, family fun, zoo, and thrill rides.
Relax or play…find a wild space to suit your mood on this beautiful restored gravel quarry.
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