The Holiday Inn Express Burton-Upon-Trent is a great base with convenient links to Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent via the A50, A42, M42,M6 and M1. Whether it is theme parks, the Peak district, the NEC or the new National Brewery museum you are visiting you are never too far from the hotel. Burton-Upon-Trent is known as Britain's brewing capital and hosts the annual Burton Beer Festival. The new National Brewery Centre, 2 miles from the hotel, provides a fascinating insight into the world of brewing and the history of beer-making in Burton.

The Holiday Inn Express Burton-Upon-Trent is a good choice if you're attending exhibitions, conferences and concerts at Birmingham NEC, its only 30 minutes' drive from our hotel.  Alternatively visit Drayton Manor Theme park and take the little ones to Thomas the Tank Engine world. Why not combine your stay with some snowboarding at Tamworth Snowdome, just a 25 minute drive away.

Containing over 50,000 trees, the National Memorial Arboretum is a peaceful and picturesque tribute to the British soldiers who have died on duty since the Second World War. It's a 10-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express Burton-Upon-Trent hotel. Visiting The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in nearby Stoke-on-Trent. Admire fine examples of famous local ceramics by internationally renowned potters including Wedgewood and Royal Doulton, and pause for coffee and cake at the Cafe Museum.

Take the family for a fun-packed day out at thrilling Alton Towers, only 30 minutes' drive from Holiday Inn Express Burton-Upon-Trent there is something for everyone. It is one of the UK's top theme parks and tourist attractions, with twelve themed lands to enjoy.

At Alton Towers the twelve themed lands are :

Towers Street - As you step into the park you will find yourself surrounded by quirky shops and cafes, an ideal place to enjoy a bite to eat and grab some souvenirs of your day out.

Adventure Land - A Childs dreams come true here with ball pools, playgrounds and slides and the Beastie childrens coaster, also for children there is the Squirrel Nutty Ride where you can travel through the tree-tops, then for the big children there is Sonic Spinball, which is the spinning roller coaster that is a giant pinball machine experience.

Dark Forest - Here you will find Rita - Queen of Speed, a powerful launched roller coaster that goes from 0 to 100kph in under 3 Seconds, also in the Dark Forest you will find there the newest ride Thirteen, which is the worlds first 'psychoaster'. 

Forbidden Valley - This is where you will find the legendary and very intense Nemesis invented roller coaster and Air where riders can assume the flying position. Action-packed rides come thick and fast with the swinging ship Blade and the twisting, rolling Ripsaw. 

Gloomy Wood - Hidden within the spine chilling woods there's Duel - The Haunted House Strikes Back where you can battle against evil forces in an interactive laser adventure ride. If you dare take the short cut through Haunted Hallow.

Katanga Canyon - You can roll through the canyon on the wild track of the Runaway Mine Train or splash through it on the Congo River Rapids. Even take a ride on The Flume for an extra soaking!

X-Sector - The fururistic hi-tech home of the mighty Oblivion vertical drop coaster, Dont Look Down! Together with the defying vertical spinning ride Enterprise and submission which can flip you up and over.

Mutiny Bay - The Centerpiece of this pirate-themed family area is an interactive 'splash battle' water attraction called Battle Galleons where swashbucklers are assured of a spectacular soaking! Explore the underwater world at Sharkbait Reef, along with spinning sensation Marauders Mayhem, and thrilling 'rock-n-tug' boat ride named Heave Ho.

Cloud Cuckoo Land - Home to the fantastical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory : The Ride, taking you on an amazing journey through the wonderous chocolate factory. There is a chance for children to take to the road and get their own driving licence at the Driving School. While at Cloud Cuckoo Land see the Twirling Toadstall, Frog Hopper, Gallopers Carousel, and Wobble World at the indoor play area and see the Cloud Cuckoo Land Theatre.

Old MacDonald's Farmyard - Down at the farm children can drive around on the Tractor Ride, take a spin on the Doodle Doo Derby roundabout, search for animals on the River Bank Eye Spy boat ride, to go really wild with hundreds of foam balls fly in the Berry Bish Bash playhouse and there are more fun and frolics to be had at The Dung Heap Playground.

The Towers - Across the beautiful lake and gardens you will find the legendary Towers, why not venture into the ruins to discover the history behind the theme park. Enter the haunted chambers, home to Hex, an incredible ride exposing you to the forces of a dark legend that will leave you spellbound.

The Gardens -  The gardens are a great place to relax and unwind, with elegant conservatories surrounded by a vast array of trees and flowers. Enjoy a stroll through the valley by taking one of the many winding pathways, or look down over them with spectacular views from the Sky Ride.

All the above comes with just one day out at Alton Towers.

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