Local authority district in Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.89, -1.81 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 12 32 |
Located in the south‑east of Staffordshire, East Staffordshire centres on the riverside town of Burton upon Trent and the market town of Uttoxeter, with smaller centres such as Tutbury. The River Trent cuts through the district and parts of the National Forest reach in from the east, so you get a mix of industrial riverside, arable countryside and pockets of new woodland.
Economically the area is still shaped by brewing in Burton upon Trent, whose water and history made it a national centre for beer, while today manufacturing, logistics and retail provide jobs and tourism linked to racing at Uttoxeter and local heritage is important. Good road links such as the A38 and A50 make it a practical commuter and distribution hub between Birmingham and other parts of the Midlands.
History and culture are visible in places like Tutbury Castle and the conservation areas of the market towns; community life ranges from beer festivals and small museums to village fêtes and walking groups. Socially the district blends urban wards with rural parishes, with an active voluntary sector and local initiatives focused on regeneration, countryside access and celebrating the area’s industrial and agricultural past within Staffordshire.