Burton Albion away guide — Pirelli Stadium

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

Burton Beer Festival season — Late-summer brewery events add extra visitors to the town centre pubs.
Trent flooding risk — Winter river levels can affect the water park and riverside paths; check conditions.

Burton-on-Trent station — 25 minutes' walk to the ground, or a short taxi ride for a few pounds.
Bus from town centre — Local services run out towards the ground; ask the driver for the Pirelli Stadium stop.
Driving — A38 then A5121; the ground has decent on-site parking, unusual for this level.

Burton town centre pubs — Home to several breweries' taps, including Marston's, near the station. Map
Pirelli Stadium concourse — Compact but decent range for a small ground. Map
Shobnall Fields chippies — Local chip shops on the walk out from town. Map

National Brewery Centre

Burton's brewing history explained in depth, a short walk from the station.

Burton Bridge

Historic crossing of the Trent, pleasant riverside walk.

Branston Water Park

Nature reserve a short drive out, good for a pre-match stroll.

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

Burton Bridge Inn
Brewery tap with its own beers, a genuine local secret near the bridge.
Open in maps
Stapenhill Gardens
Riverside gardens across the Trent, quiet and underused by visitors.
Open in maps
Shobnall Fields
Riverside green space away from the town-centre crowds.
Open in maps

Local event

Burton Beer Festival season

Late-summer brewery events add extra visitors to the town centre pubs.

Ground note

Burton is a small town — expect limited late-evening transport options after night games.

Ground note

The Pirelli Stadium's away end can feel tight for bigger away followings; arrive early.