Burton Albion Football Club

The Pirelli Stadium

Princess Way

Burton on Trent

How to get there

The ground is situated in North Burton, near to the Pirelli factory just off the A5121 (Derby Road). This is about a mile from the A38 which runs across the Midlands.

From the North (M1)
Leave the M1 at junction 28 and join the A38 towards Derby. Continue on the A38 through Derby towards Burton. Leave the A38 at the Burton North exit and follow the A5121 towards Burton. Go straight across a roundabout and you will then pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park.

From the South (M1)
Leave the M1 at junction 22 and join the A511 towards Coalville/Burton. Turn right at the junction of the A5121, towards Burton North. As you come into the outskirts of Burton you will pass a McDonalds on your right. Just before the next roundabout you will see the stadium on your right. Turn right at the roundabout into Princess Way. A short distance along Princess Way on the right, is the entrance to the Club Car Park.

There is a large car park at the ground which costs £2.

If you’re travelling by train, well there’s lots of routes s best check with your local train provider what the quickest, cheapest way is However once you arrive at Burton, the train station is around a mile and a half from the ground. As you come out of the station turn left and go down the hill. Turn right into Derby Road and from there it is a straight road up to the stadium. It should take about 25 minutes to walk. Otherwise there is a taxi rank at the station and the cost up to the ground is around £5

Alternatively, if you fancy getting there by coach, the ASi in association with the Sandbach Travelling Alex will be running Transport to all away Crewe Alex games this season, for more information ring Scott Kynnersley on 07921924483. Coaches will also be run by the football club for information of these please contact the club

Eating and Drinking around Burton

Near to the railway station are the Roebuck, Devonshire and Cooper's Tavern which are all recommended, If you walk from the station to the ground, you will pass the Albert on your left which also serves well kept Burton Bridge Beers. If arriving at Burton railway station, then turn right for the Roebuck (Burton Ale House) which has a good selection of beers plus Sky Sports. Continue heading down the right-hand side of Station Street to the Devonshire Arms on the corner of Milton Street. This has a large range of Burton Bridge beers, guest ales and an extensive food menu. Also has a range of continental bottled beers as well as traditional fruit wines.

Turn right into Milton Street, cross over and you will see a narrow entry to the Cooper’s Tavern. This gem of a pub is pretty unique, with an interior unchanged since the 19^th Century. A small bar and lounge with beers poured straight from the barrel in the cosy back bar. Very friendly local with good value food.  Retracing your route back to the railway station, continue past it and cross over, turning right into Derby Street, which eventually becomes Derby Road and leads direct to the Pirelli Stadium. Along Derby Street on your left is the Alfred which serves Burton Bridge beers with at least one guest ale and has an extensive food menu.

At the roundabout in front of the Pirelli stadium turn right and walk for two minutes over the railway to the Great Northern on the left in Wetmore Road. Burton Bridge beers and a guest ale are served, along with the usual keg beers associated with Burton-on-Trent. The pub has a big screen showing Sky Sports.

Returning to the roundabout and heading past the stadium along the busy Derby Road you come to the Beech pub on your left between the Pirelli factory and McDonald’s. This is a Marston’s local with a bar on the front, a smaller lounge at the rear and a beer garden.

Continuing along Derby Road going away from the stadium and turning left at Ian Shipton Cars you come to The Mill House, part of a national chain of family bar/restaurants and situated by the canal between Stretton church and Derby Road. It is at least a 10 minute walk from the ground (one minute in the car) and is very handy for people approaching from the A38 - just turn right at the island by Ian Shipton Cars. The food is good, but not cheap, and beers include Bass, Marston’s and Theakston’s. Children welcome with both indoor and outdoor play areas'.

Burton is home to the National Brewery Centre (which was originally called the Bass Museum) which tells the story of brewing. At the end of your visit your are invited sample some beers from the White Shield brewery which is located on site. The Centre is only a five minute walk away from the train station. See the National Brewery Centre website for more details.

Finally, the Burton CAMRA Autumn Beer Festival is taking place at Burton Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton upon Trent,  DE14 2EB from 17^th to 19^th September.  Hopefully the Alex’s performance will not drive you to drink!!