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Barton under Needwood

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Barton under Needwood

Barton under Needwood is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Alrewas, 33km from Dovedale.

Barton under Needwood is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,796, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Barton under Needwood sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Barton under Needwood to your route.

About Barton under Needwood

Barton-under-Needwood is a village and civil parish in the East Staffordshire district of Staffordshire, England. Situated a mile from the A38, and located between Burton upon Trent and Lichfield. The parish had a population of 4,225 at the 2011 census. It is also near to the Derbyshire village of Walton-on-Trent.

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Where is Barton under Needwood located?

Barton under Needwood is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.7627 latitude, -1.7240 longitude.

What is the population of Barton under Needwood?

Barton under Needwood has a population of approximately 3,796 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,796
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.7627, -1.7240

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Barton under Needwood

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Donington Grand Prix Collection

World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Alton Towers

Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.

27 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

The Peter James Collection

A remarkable private collection of over 100 classic and vintage cars on display in Birmingham.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Dovedale

A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.

33 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Black Country Living Museum

Open-air museum rebuilding an industrial Black Country town: canal boats, a working replica Newcomen engine, 1930s fish and chips fried in beef dripping, and a coal mine walk. A key Peaky Blinders filming location.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Great British Car Journey

Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

National Motorcycle Museum

The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Barton under Needwood

  • 58 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 58 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 65 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 65 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 75 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 76 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Barton under Needwood.

Alrewas

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Yoxall

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Burton upon Trent

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7 km awayPop. 122,199

Whittington

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,085

Armitage

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 4,650

Swadlincote

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 34,576

Lichfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 34,738

Abbots Bromley

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12 km awayPop. 1,351

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