Branston Water Park is a premier wildlife site in East Staffordshire. Located just outside Burton off the A38 Branston Water Park was originally an open cast gravel pit and is now home to many species of plant and animal, both common and nationally rare.

The site was awarded the prestigious Green Flag award in 2005 and again in 2006, in recognition of the quality, cleanliness, safety and wildlife value of the site. In recent years the site has been improved with better signage, a small visitors centre and ample parking. There is a path running around the entire site, a children’s play area, toilets and information on the types of birds that are found at Branston Water Park.

Numerous groups use Branston Water Park for activities and there is always something going on. The information boards located at the side of the visitors centre have more are less active, and less likely to be disturbed.