Burton Regatta was first held in 1865 and so is one of the oldest annual sporting events in the country.

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Our event is nationally recognised as one of the finest remaining river regattas, and is one of only a few river based regattas still held in the East Midlands. Each year the event attracts competitors from all over the country to compete for a magnificent array of silver trophies, one of the finest trophy collections in the United Kingdom.

 

The traditional and highly competitive "Oxford v Cambridge" two abreast type boat racing runs throughout the two day event, with competitors and supporters enjoying the beautiful River Trent running through Burton upon Trent's unspoilt Regatta Meadows.

 

Saturday offers a course length of 1100 metres racing from the Leicester Line railway bridge to a point some 100 metres upstream of the Ferry footbridge.

 

Burton Regatta Crews return to Burton Sprint the following day, an exciting short distance event racing over 700 metres. The Sprint is held on the finishing straight of the Burton Regatta course, with crews racing past the Regatta Enclosure to the cheers of their supporters.

 

On the river bank visitors may find a wide range of traditional and contemporary refreshments and family entertainment.