Bass Museum (Coors Visitor Centre)
Horninglow St (A511)
Burton-upon-Trent

Home of the famous Bass shires.

See 200 years of brewing history in the country's most important open brewery museum only 10 minutes from Tutbury.

The Museum opened in 1977 to celebrate the bi-centenary of Bass. Its main exhibition traces the development of brewing in Burton-on-Trent from the earliest times, and includes a Coopers' Shop, a reconstructed brewer's office and a 19th-century brewing laboratory.

Features include a working 'N' gauge model of Burton-upon-Trent dated 1921. A reconstructed Edwardian Bar, exciting interactive exhibitions, Family Fun Trail, "The story of Brewing", historical fleet of horse drawn and motorised vehicles. Oldest working micro brewery in Britain, producing ales from traditional recipes and served in the bars at the Museum.

Fully licensed bars, restaurant and souvenir shop. Award-winning Educational service, wedding receptions, licensed to perform wedding ceremonies, conferences and special events. Disabled facilities, ample on-site free car and coach parking. Ideal for all the family and groups.

Open every day except Christmas, Boxing and New Years Day from 10am-5pm
All admissions receive a free glass of beer, lager, soft drink, tea or coffee.

A multi-purpose arts building incorporating 230 seat theatre, gallery, studios, media centre, cinema and darkroom and a delightful bar bistro in which to relax.
Wide programme of entertainment, shows, live music, dance, exhibitions and conferences.

Disabled - all areas accessible. Hearing induction loop, Braille signage throughout.

Claymills Pumping Station
Claymills Pumping Engine Trust Ltd, Meadow Lane, Stretton

A Preserved Victorian Pumping Station

Four Beam Engines
Five Lancashire Boilers
Early 20th Century Generator House

Victorian Workshop & Blacksmith's Forge
Numerous Other Small Engines & Novel Artefacts!

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