Branston Water Park
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LocationBurton upon Trent
Area23.55 hectares (58.2 acres)
| Branston Water Park | |
|---|---|
 Looking across the lake | |
  Location in Staffordshire | |
| Location | Burton upon Trent |
| OS grid | SK 215 208 |
| Coordinates | 52°47′4″N 1°41′2″W / 52.78444°N 1.68389°W |
| Area | 23.55 hectares (58.2 acres) |
| Designation | Local nature reserve |
| Website | Branston Water Park |
Branston Water Park is a local nature reserve near Burton upon Trent, in Staffordshire, England, adjacent to the village of Branston.
The lake is a former gravel pit, one of several along the Trent Valley. There was gravel extraction here from the 1930s to the 1950s, after which wildlife habitats developed naturally. In the mid-1980s the land was leased by East Staffordshire Borough Council; public access was introduced, and the site was developed as a country park, with pathways, signage and a visitor centre.[1]
The reserve was designated a local nature reserve (LNR) in 2010. As of 2020[update], it has held the Green Flag Award since 2005.[1][2]
