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Fradley Junction - British Waterways

Address

Nr. Alrewas

Burton-on-Trent
DE13 7DN

Contact

Tel : +44 01827 252247

Tea/Coffee Shop
FREE

Visit Fradley Junction, the meeting point of the Trent and Mersey and Coventry canals and one of the most picturesque waterside scenes in the Midlands. Stop off for light refreshments at the canalside cafe as you watch the boats go by. Why not explore the British Waterways award winning nature reserve or take a leisurely stroll around one of the many circular walks. Visit the gift shop and information centre for a variety of gifts and leaflets on walks in the area. 5 star Caravan Park also available close-by. New Fradley Walks leaflet available to download from the 'brochure' part of this website.

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Directions

By Road

Accessed from the A38 at Alrewas and Fradley Park, take the A513 towards Kings Bromley. After 2 miles turn left towards Fradley Junction. Parking: pay and display (see reverse of ticket for offers at fradley Canalside Cafe).

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