Car Rental Burton Upon Trent

The town of Burton Upon Trent is, as its name implies, on the River Trent in central England. The town's central position is perfect for exploring when driving cheap car rental in Burton Upon Trent Downtown. The downtown precinct has lots of traditional pubs which serve local brews produced by Marstons and Burton Bridge Brewery.

Due to the high salt content of local water, Burton Upon Trent is a heritage beer producing town and was already exporting ales in the late Middle Ages. The National Brewery Center depicts the town's history of brewing and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region.

Enterprise is among the many car rental in Burton Upon Trent Downtown companies providing service here. The Cooper Square shopping center on the way out of town eastwards contains an amazing sculpture dedicated to the old time brewers. North of town are the restored Victorian Claymills pump station and the road for Derby and Ashbourne.

Ashbourne itself is a pleasant location, but the primary reason for visiting is a country walk along an old railbed, the Tissington Trail, and access to the boardwalk which runs alongside the River Dove and through Dovedale. Stepping stones and ancient stone bridges ford the river. Other natural draws here are Reynard's Cave, Ilam Rock and the Dove Holes caves.

Northwards with car rental in Burton Upon Trent Downtown goes straight into the Peak District proper. This fabulous area is full of draws such as Chatsworth House, the medieval Haddon Hall, Treak Cliff and Blue John caverns, picturesque Castleton village, the Norman era Peveril Castle and the spa towns of Buxton and Matlock Bath.