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The Bretby Conference Centre

Ashby Road, Bretby, Burton on Trent, DE15 0YZ

How to get there:
By road: The Conference Centre is situated on A511 between Woodville and Burton on Trent,
By rail: The nearest railway station is Leicester. There are frequent trains from London (St. Pancras). The fastest take about 1 hour and there are taxis available at the station.
By air: There are flights from many European cities to both East Midlands and Birmingham International airports and also some direct flights from a few U.S. airports.

East Midlands airport is approximately 18 miles from Bretby.
Birmingham International airport is approximately 30 miles from Bretby.

Accommodation:
The Bretby Conference Centre complex contains 38 modern en-suite bedrooms @ £50 single and £60 twin including breakfast. To book rooms, please contact the Centre direct. When booking mention David Stanley Auctions for a 10% discount.
The Bretby Conference Centre, Ashby Road, Bretby, Burton on Trent, E15 0YZ
Tel: 01283 553440 Fax: 01283 553448 Email: enquiries@bretbycc.co.uk
Web site: www.bretbycc.co.uk

Other accommodation nearby:
To book rooms, please contact the establishment direct:
The Field Head Hotel, Markfield Lane, Markfield, Leics. LE6 9PS
This is a 3-star hotel located at Markfield, 1 mile east of Junction 22 of the M1, approx. 3 miles from the Charnwood Arms.
Tel: 01530 245454 Fax: 01530 243740
Granada Travel Lodge
A mid-price roadside motel. At Junction 22 of the M1 Rooms can be booked either through the Central Reservations service or online.
Travelodge reservations: 0800 850 950 Online booking: www.travelodge.co.uk
Hermitage Park Hotel, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3FR
A new good quality hotel on edge of Coalville. Coalville is about 3 miles from the Charnwood Arms.
Tel: 01530 814814 Fax: 01530 814202
Fallen Knight Hotel, Kilwardby Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2FQ
This is a 3-star hotel that has recently been refurbished and renovated. Ashby-de-la-Zouch is about 8 miles from the Charnwood Arms.
Tel: 01530 412230 Fax: 01530 417596
Royal Hotel, Station Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2GP
A traditional old English hotel.
Tel: 01530 412833
Cedars Guest House, 66 Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leics. LE65 2LN
This is a cheaper option.
Tel: 01530 412017

Tourist attractions in the area:

If you wish to spend some time in the area that are several places to visit that are of interest including.

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby DE73 1LE Bass Museum, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffs. DE14 1YQ The Bell Foundry Museum, Loughborough, LE11 1AR
A baroque mansion, dating from 1701-3, set in a stunning landscape park with a beautiful walled garden and orangery. The displays cover the history of brewing, including a description of the work of the Customs Officer, the story of brewery transport and glass and ceramics related to beer drinking. The only museum of bells and bell founding in Britain, it is located in a working bell foundry, John Taylor Bell Founders Ltd.
The house contains an eclectic collection including a natural history collection and a magnificent 18th century state bed There is also as a collection of vintage cars with the Worthington Bottle car and the stables of the Bass Shire horses. There is original material relating to bells, their history and fittings.
A national Trust property, further information can be obtained from their web site at www.nationaltrust.org.uk For further information contact the museum.
Tel: 01283 511000. Fax: 01283 513509
For further information contact the museum.
Tel: 01509 233414. Fax: 01509 263305

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