Hilton Tudor Rose is situated close to Burton
on Trent, known throughout the world for it's history with
brewing.
Today Burton is still at the forefront of
the brewing industry and thousands of visitors each year
take advantage of the brewery tours that take place. Why
not visit the Bass Museum at Coors
Visitor Centre or Marstons
Brewery and sample some of the beers that have
been brewed here for hundreds of years. For real ale lovers
we have smaller brewery's such as Burton Bridge Brewery
where you can enjoy traditional local brewed ales.
Close by is
the historic village of Tutbury where many Royals including
Henry IV, King John, Richard II and James I have visited
and stayed in nearby Tutbury Castle. A visit to Tutbury
Castle is a must for anyone interested in the
history of our great country. Tutbury Castle was recently
the subject of the television program Most Haunted where
ghosts have been reported to be seen. Tutbury's history
also includes it's famous Tutbury
Glass, and in the village you can see tradesmen
making glass using traditional tools.
The Midlands is a shoppers paradise and
if you don't find Burton's
Coopers Square enough to quench your shopping
needs, you could travel further a field. The City
of Derby's Eagle Centre is only a 25 minute
car journey and well worth a visit. Alternatively there
is one off the country's largest and most popular shopping
centre,
"The
Bullring" shopping centre is in the centre
of Birmingham and can be reached by car within an hour.
If its excitement
you're after then your in luck. There are a selection of
theme parks within reach of where we are established. Alton
Towers theme park is one of the largest and
most popular in the country and is only an half hour drive
from us. The American
Adventure theme park is also close by and well
worth a visit. Drayton
Manor park and zoo or West
Midlands Safari Park are also within easy reach.
If its sport you are interested in then
you may like to take a round of golf at Branston
Golf Club situated In Burton. For the professionals,
you may want to visit the famous Belfry Golf
course which is only a short drive away. Alternatively
an exciting day at the race's may be what you need at nearby Uttoxeter
Race Course .
If visiting National Trust
Country Houses is how you like to spend your time then
your choice is endless. Just down the road from us we have Sudbury
Hall which Includes a most Interesting Children's
Museum. Also close by are Kedleston
Hall and Calke
Abbey, for a full list visit the National Trust
website.
The area is close to some of the best countryside ideal for
country walking. Visit Buxton, Dovedale and Ashborne which
are situated in the Peak District where you will enjoy some
breath taking views. If you still have the energy and would
like more information on walking in the Peak District then
visit the website Derbyshire.net