In the centre of Burton is the Washlands, and area of
woodlands,meadows and wildfowl scrapes. Mixed in with the natural
features of the Washlands are more formal landscaped gardens, paths
and play areas to create a mix of natural and leisure
amenities.
Close to the city centre of Burton, the Washlands has a long
history. In the 7th century a lady, St Modwen, was said to have
built a chapel and settlement to Saint Andrew on Andresey
Island.
Since then the washlands have been the site of invasions, abbeys
and battles and is now and area for leisure and recreation.
Stapenhill Gardens and the surrounding areas are renowned for
their colourful display of bedding plants throughout the year. The
gardens form the centrepiece of Burton’s Britain in Bloom
entry.
A great place for the kids and dogs, don't forget to feed the
ducks
and swans.
- Paved footpaths, good for bikes and pushchairs.
- There's a large grassed area for playing cricket or footie, and
the like.
- Log book is a micro, but the outer cache container is regular
in size.
- You'll need to go slightly off the track to get this one.
Please recover well.
- MUGGLE CENTRAL------PLEASE LOOK AROUND YOU