Forest Heights

The historic market town of Burton-on-Trent lies in East Staffordshire, close to the border with Derbyshire. More recently known for its connections with the brewing industry, Burton-on-Trent boasts a rich cultural history and a wealth of leisure and entertainment facilities which ensure it’s a desirable and popular residential area. With an illustrious history incorporating its Abbey and the textile and brewing industries, Burton-on-Trent is thought to have roots dating back to the Saxon period. The name Burton, meaning ‘fortified farmstead’, is understood to have been used since the 8th century and the original settlement provides the basis for the town we know today.

A number of well known employers are accessible in just a few minutes commute from Forest Heights, including Marston’s Brewery, Molson Coors and the Queen’s Hospital. Burton-on-Trent itself is a thriving market town, with many shops, amenities, leisure facilities and eateries. The town’s cultural hub is the historic Brewhouse Arts Centre and Café Bar, which hosts regular theatre performances, workshops, film showings, exhibitions and family-friendly activities. It is also the home of the East Staffordshire Dance Collective. Close by, the FA’s National Football Centre, St. George’s Park, features an extensive hotel and spa along with world-class training facilities. A short drive away, the 50 acre Elizabethan estate of Hoar Cross Hall is a paradise for those looking for relaxation and luxury.

For families who require access to schools or colleges, a variety of local schools and higher education options are available:

Primary

Shobnall Primary School

Henhurst Ridge Primary School

Burton Fields School

Scientia Academy

Secondary

John Taylor Free School

John Taylor High School

The de Ferrers Academy

Abbot Beyne School

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Further Education

Burton and South Derbyshire College

The University of Derby

How to get to Birches View

By Road

• 6 minutes (2.5 miles) to A38
• 6 minutes (2 miles) to A522
• 13 minutes (9 miles) to A50
• 20 minutes (12 miles) to Uttoxeter
• 21 minutes (13 miles) to Lichfield
• 26 minutes (17 miles) to Derby
• 26 minutes (12.1 miles) to A42/J13
• 36 minutes (21 miles) to Cannock
• 36 minutes (17 miles) to A42/M42
• 45 minutes (29.7 miles) to Birmingham
• 46 minutes (29.3 miles) to Loughborough
• 49 minutes (30.3 miles) to Nottingham
• 57 minutes (29 miles) to Leicester

By Rail

Burton on Trent, Tutbury & Hatton and Willington railway stations provide regular trains delivering comprehensive access across the country.

By Air

East Midlands Airport is within a 35 minute drive. Birmingham International Airport is within a 45 minute drive.

*Distances and travel times are approximate.