Local Guide
Things to Do Near Drakelow
Days out, woodland, heritage and ideas for this week
A useful starting point for the local area
Drakelow sits between Burton-on-Trent, South Derbyshire and the National Forest, so there is far more nearby than the village itself suggests. Use this guide for family days out, woodland walks, cycling, heritage, country parks and whatever is happening locally right now.
CONKERS, Calke Abbey, the National Memorial Arboretum, Moira Furnace and more.
Browse attractions → Outdoors Nature & OutdoorsOutdoor events, woodland, country parks and dependable places to explore.
Nature guide → Fresh Air Woodlands & Country ParksRosliston, Hicks Lodge, Foremark, Branston Water Park and Calke parkland.
Find outdoor places → Walking Walks Near DrakelowLocal National Forest Way stages through Moira, Rosliston, Branston and Rangemore.
Explore walks → Cycling Cycling Near DrakelowFamily trails, woodland riding and the Coal and Canopy Way.
Explore cycling → With Kids Family IdeasFamily-tagged events, cinema and dependable days out nearby.
Family guide → Evening Date NightEvening events and ideas for going out around Burton and South Derbyshire.
Date night guide → Food & Drink Pubs & RestaurantsCountry pubs near Drakelow plus reliable dinner options in Burton.
Eat & Drink guide →For an easy outdoor day, try Rosliston or Hicks Lodge. For a bigger attraction, CONKERS or Calke Abbey are good all-day options. For something quieter, Branston Water Park or Foremark work well for a walk and a picnic.