Towns and areas around Burton upon Trent  that we deliver and demonstrate wheelchair accessible vehicles to;

Burton upon Trent (also known as Burton-on-Trent) is a market town in East Staffordshire, close to the Derbyshire border and known for its brewing heritage. Nearby towns and settlements include:

Immediate surroundings:

• Branston
• Horninglow
• Stapenhill / Winshill
• Swadlincote
• Tutbury
• Barton-under-Needwood
• Repton
• Newton Solney

Nearby towns:

• Derby
• Lichfield
• Ashby-de-la-Zouch
• Uttoxeter
• Tamworth
• Rugeley
• Ashbourne

The area is linked by the A38, A444, A5121, local buses and the Cross Country rail route.

Wheelchair access and facilities in the Burton upon Trent area

Burton town centre has reasonable facilities, with a fully accessible railway station, low-floor buses on main routes, wheelchair-accessible taxis and mobility equipment suppliers. Surrounding towns and villages rely more on buses, taxis and community options.

Buses: Local services (including those connecting to Derby, Swadlincote and surrounding villages) generally use low-floor, wheelchair-accessible vehicles with ramps. Concessionary disabled person’s bus passes are available for eligible residents through Staffordshire or Derbyshire councils (depending on exact location). Traveline can help plan accessible journeys.

Rail Burton-on-Trent station is Category A with full step-free access to both platforms (lift from the main building plus a short moderate ramp). Facilities include accessible toilets (RADAR key), ramps for boarding, staff assistance (available most of the day), wheelchairs, induction loops and accessible ticket machines. Book East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry Passenger Assist in advance. Nearby larger stations such as Derby also offer strong accessibility.

Taxis Local operators (including Branston Taxis and others) provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles equipped with ramps. Drivers of designated vehicles must carry wheelchair users without extra charge and offer reasonable assistance. Pre-booking is recommended to ensure availability.

Community / door-to-door transport Community transport providers (such as Mobility Link and similar local schemes) offer accessible door-to-door services for older people and those with disabilities who find conventional public transport difficult. These typically cover shopping, medical appointments and social trips. NHS non-emergency patient transport is available for eligible clinical journeys. Check with East Staffordshire Borough Council or Staffordshire County Council for current schemes.

Shopmobility and equipment Mobility scooter and wheelchair hire/sales are available through local suppliers such as Ableworld (Union Street) and Premier Mobility (Burton Place Shopping Centre). Many town-centre car parks offer free or extended Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets are available in key public locations.

Practical notes by area

• Burton town centre — Best overall provision (step-free station, accessible buses, WAVs, mobility shops and Blue Badge parking).
• Swadlincote, Branston, Tutbury and Barton-under-Needwood — Local bus links and taxi coverage; community transport options available.
• Derby and Lichfield — Larger centres with stronger rail, bus and taxi accessibility.
• Rural villages (e.g. Repton, Newton Solney) — More limited regular public transport; greater reliance on taxis, community schemes or private vehicles.

Blue Badge parking is widely available in council car parks (often free with no time limit for holders). For the latest details, contact East Staffordshire Borough Council / Staffordshire County Council, East

Midlands Railway Passenger Assist, local taxi firms (e.g. Branston Taxis on 01283 515252), Ableworld or Premier Mobility, or Traveline. Eligibility for free or subsidised services usually depends on residency and assessed need.