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The River Trent is a major river of England, rising in Staffordshire and flowing north through the Midlands. It passes near Stoke-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, and Newark-on-Trent before meeting the River Ouse at Trent Falls, where the combined river forms the Humber estuary. At about 298 kilometers, it is one of England's principal rivers and has supported navigation, industry, and agriculture.

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Where does the River Trent begin and end?

The River Trent rises in Staffordshire and flows north through England's Midlands. It meets the River Ouse at Trent Falls, where the combined river forms the Humber.

Which towns and cities are near the River Trent?

The river passes near Stoke-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, and Newark-on-Trent. Those place names reflect how closely the Trent is tied to the history and geography of the English Midlands.

What is Trent Falls?

Trent Falls is the meeting point of the River Trent and the River Ouse. From there, the combined waterway continues as the Humber toward the North Sea.

Which rivers feed the River Trent?

Important tributaries include the River Tame and the River Soar. The Trent's route through Staffordshire, the Midlands, and Nottinghamshire makes it part of a much larger English river system.

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