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Branston sits just south of Burton-on-Trent, bordered by the A38 on one side and the River Trent on the other. It’s a place where the landscape is defined by its connection to the water; the Trent and Mersey Canal runs right through it, providing a quiet corridor for walking towards the nearby Branston Water Park - a former gravel pit that has been reclaimed as a significant nature reserve. While many people associate the name with the famous pickle originally developed here in the 1920s, the village today feels more residential than industrial. It still manages to keep its own identity separate from Burton, anchored by the local church, All Saints, and a mix of traditional brick cottages and more recent developments. Everything you need is close by, from the local retail park to easy road links for commuting towards Derby or Birmingham, yet you can still be on a canal towpath or a woodland trail within minutes.