CAMRA Festivals

CAMRA Festivals run by branches within about 90 minutes drive of Stratford.

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Local Festivals run by pubs within the Shakespeare Branch area.

CAMRA FESTIVALS round and about the Shakespeare area. Most of these are annual events, held at about the same time each year, so we have kept details of last year's festivals available for you to make your arrangements well in advance.

2007
Aug 16-18 2007	WORCESTER Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester 10 mins Bus & rail stns (Foregate St)	Over 200 real ales and 150+ ciders and perries. Food, merchandise and tombola stalls. Entertainment at all sessions. Open Thu 5-11, Fri 11-11, Sat 11-11. Card carrying CAMRA members receive additional beer tokens at all sessions. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Advance booking on 01905 611427 (advised for Friday evening). More info on website.
Jun 7 - 10 2007	ASHFIELD Newstead Miners' Welfare, Tilford Rd, Newstead. NG15 0BS	New venue with large hall plus covered outdoor drinking area. 50+ beers, lagers, ciders, and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Thu 5-11 (£2, members free), Fri 12-6 (£1/free), 6.30-11.30 (£7/£5); Sat 11-6 (£2/free), 6.30-11.30 (£7/£5); Sun 12-2 (free, remaining beer £1.00 per pint). £2 reduction for Fri/Sat eve if booked in advance from 01623 751212 or club. Food, soft drinks and wine at all sessions. Souvenir glass £2 Accompanied children welcome till 6pm Fri & Sat. Live music each evening, General enquiries to Nigel on 01773 780727.
May 18-20 2006	NORTHAMPTON Delapre Abbey, Northampton. 15 min walk from train station. Regular vintage bus service from town centre	Over 60 beers plus ciders, perries and country wines. Open Thu 5-11 (free), Fri/Sat 12-11 (£2.00 after 7pm), CAMRA members free at all sessions. Quality food at all sessions, live music Fri/Sat eves, "entertainment" Sat afternoon; souvenir glasses £2 refundable. Further info from Phil
May 18-20 2007	STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse, Luddington Road (bus 27/28, 15 mins walk from rail station)	Over 30 real ales, plus ciders and perries. Fri 6-11 (£3.00); Sat 11-11 (£2.00 before 6pm, thern £3.00), Sunday free - all beer £1 a pint. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Souvenir glass £2.00. Food and soft drinks at all sessions. Brown signs for Racecourse on all major routes. Unlimited free car parking. Coach parties welcome with advance notification. 150 motorhome/caravan and 50 tent pitches available on-site - book direct with racecourse. Cup final will be shown on wide-screen TVs. More info at www.stratfordbeerfestival.org.uk or e-mail stratfordbf@mac.com.
May 19-20 2006	Barrow Hill Rail Ale Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield. Free bus service from Chesterfield station and Comet showroom at least hourly	Over 100 beers plus ciders, fruit wines and continental bottled beers. Open Fri/Sat 12-11. Admission £6.00 includes commemorative glass and train ride. Hot & cold food at all sessions, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves. Sponsored by Deuchars/Fuller and Titanic.
May 10-12 2007	RUGBY Thornfield Bowling Club, Rugby. (next to Ken Marriott Leisure Centre)	Over 60 beers and 15 ciders and foreigns. Open Thu 6-11 (£1.50), Fri 5.30-11 (£2.50),Sat 12-11 (£1.50). CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions, live entertainment Sat eve; souvenir glasses.
May 10-12 2007	STOURBRIDGE Town Hall, Market St, Stourbridge.(10 mins from bus & rail stations)	About 80 real ales + ciders. Open Thu 7-11, Fri/Sat 12-11. Souvenir glasses, hot & cold food at all sessions. NO live entertainment: enjoy the beer and conversation. Contact John Midwood on 07816 888278.
Apr 27-28 2007	CHIPPENHAM Studio Hall, Olympiad Leisure Centre (5 mins from bus & rail stations)	Over 80 real ales, plus ciders and perries. Live music both eves. Fri 6-11 (£4.50); Sat 11-3.30 (£3.00), 7-11 (£4.00). Admission includes festival glass and programme, plus £2.00 beer token for CAMRA members. Live music, food and soft drinks at all sessions. Evening admission by advance ticket only from venue or CAMRA NWW, PO Box 2882, CHIPPENHAM. SN14 6WT. Cheques (with s.a.e.) payable to CAMRA North West Wilts.
Apr 13-14 2007	COVENTRY Coventry Rugby Ground, Butts Road. Frequent buses (10,19,32,33) from city centre and rail station or 15 min walk.	Over 85 real ales inc special beers from local breweries. Also ciders and country wines. Ample car parking. Coach parties welcome. Open Fri/Sat 12-4 (£1.00), 6-11 (£2.00) - CAMRA members free at all sessions. Glass hire £2.00 refundable. Food available at all sessions. Contact Mick or Louise Madder on 024 7667 3680 (h).
Mar 29-Apr 1 2007	MANSFIELD Mansfield Town FC, Quarry Lane, Mansfield (5 mins walk from rail and bus stns)	Non-smoking venue. 100+ beers, lagers, ciders, perries and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Thu 5-11 (£2/Camra members £1); Fri 12-6 (£1.50/free), and 6.30-11.30 (£5 ticket or £7 on door, £2 beer token for members); Sat 11-6 (£2/free), 6.30-11.30 (£5 ticket or £7 on door, £2 beer token for members); Sun 12-2 (free - all beer £1 a pint). Live entertainment in 2 halls each eve (quiet eve Thur in Main Hall) Food, snacks, wines & soft drinks at all sessions. Accompanied children welcome until 6pm. More details at www.mansfieldcamra.org.uk or 01773 780727
Mar 29-31 2007	WALSALL Town Hall, Darwall St, Walsall. (2 min from bus & rail stations)	Over 90 beers and ciders with 1/3 from North East micro-brewers, and 1/3 small breweries. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-3, 5.30-11. Admission £3 after 7pm; CAMRA and NUS members free at all sessions.
Mar 22-24 2007	BANBURY Territorial Army Centre, Oxford Road, Banbury.10 mins walk from town centre; 15 from bus & rail stations.	80+ real ales including c25 from Scotland, plus increased range of ciders and perries. Open Thu 5-11 (£1.00), Fri 12-12 (£2.00 before 5pm, then £3.00), Sat 11-11 (£2.00).No admission after 10.30 (CAMRA members free). Hot and cold food at all sessions - smoking and music-free festival with great atmosphere. Details from Mark Bates on 07973 353216
Mar 14-17 2007	LEICESTER Charotar Patidar Samaj, Bay Street, off St Margaret's Way, Leicester. (5 mins from Bus Stn, 15 from BR Stn)	About 180 real ales (including specials from Leics, Rutland and neighbouring counties), plus 30 real ciders and perries, wines from Leicestershire vineyards. Open Wed 5-11,Thu-Sat 11-11. Admission: Wed Thur £2.00 after 4pm; Fri £3.00 after 4pm; Sat £2 all day. All sessions free to card-carrying CAMRA members. Souvenir glasses £2.00 (refundable). Live entertainment; authentic Indian and English hot & cold food including vegetarian choices at all sessions. More info from Keith 0116 253 1604.
Mar 2-3 2007	BRISTOL Brunel Shed, Temple Meads Station Approach, Bristol	Up to 120 real ales, plus 40 ciders and perries. Open Fri 11.30-4 (£4.00) and 7-11 (£5.00), Sat 11.30-4 (£4.50) and 7-11 (£4.00). Admission by advance ticket only - ALL SESSIONS SOLD OUT.
Mar 1-3 2007	LOUGHBOROUGH Polish Club, William St, Loughborough (5/10 mins walk from town centre)	Approx 70 beers, plus ciders, continental beers and soft drinks. Open Thu 4-11,Fri 12-11, Sat 11-11. Admission £1 before 7pm, £3 thereafter. CAMRA members free at all sessions.
Feb 2-3 2007	CHESTERFIELD The Winding Wheel, Holywell St, Chesterfield (5 mins from BR stn)	80 real ales on local and coastal theme, plus cider, perry, country wines & bottle-conditioned world beers. Free soft drinks. Open Fri 5-11 (£5.00) , Sat 11-3 (£3.00), 6.30-11 (£5.00). All prices include souvenir glass and program (and 1 free pint at eve sessions); concession to CAMRA members on entry. Advance booking strongly recommended for ALL sessions - ticket hotline 01246 345222 Live music Fri/Sat eves, food at all sessions.
Feb 2-3 2007	TEWKESBURY Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury	Over 60 winter ales, stouts and porters, plus local cider and perry. Open Fri 11-3, 6.30-11, Sat 11-11. Admission £1 (free Fri lunch); CAMRA members free at all sessions. Contact Dave Gregory on 01684 297029.
Feb 1-3 2007	MAGPIES Meadow Club, Notts County Football Ground	Over 50 draught beers, plus cider. Open Thu 4-11, Fri 11-11, Sat 11-3 and 5-11. Admission £2, free before 6pm and Saturday evening. Live music Fri evening. Contact Andrew Ludlow, 0115 964 1639.
Jan 26-27 2007	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton (5 min from rly stn)	Over 60 draught beers, plus ciders, perries, country wines and foreign bottled beers. Open Fri 12-11,Sat 11.30-11 (free before 6pm. £5.00 inc glass after 6). Souvenir glass £2 before 6. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Entertainment and food at all sessions, children welcome until 6pm. meet the brewers Fri afternoon. Contact Richard Allen 07974 708132 or Nik Antona, 07711 799194.
Jan 26-27 2007	REDDITCH Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club, Bridley Moor Road, Redditch 15 mins walk bus & rly stns; 51 bus passes venue.	Note that both date and venue have changed - NOT as published in November "What's Brewing" 34 real ales, plus ciders and perry. Open Fri 6-11, Sat 11-11:Admission £4.00 includes programme and souvenir glass (reduction for CAMRA members). Full details on website or ring 07710 958501.
Jan 4-6 2007	DERBY Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place Place, Derby	Derby Winter Beer Festival. Over 75 real ales, ciders, perries, fruit wines and bottled beers. Open Thu 6-11 (£3), Fri/Sat 11-4 (£2), 5-11 (£4), discounts for CAMRA members and students. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment every evening. Contact Gareth Stead
2006
Nov 23-25 2006	DUDLEY Town Hall, St. James' Road, Dudley	Winter Ales Fayre - at least 70 beers plus cider and wine. Open Tue 7-11 (pre-Festival German evening), Thu 5.30-11, Fri 12-11, Sat 12-11 while stocks last. Admission charged in evenings, but with reductions for CAMRA members. Food and live entertainment. Breweriana auction 2.15 Sat. Contact Steve Amos 01384 252266.
Oct 26-28 2006	SWINDON Steam Museum, Kemble Drive, Swindon	60+ real ales plus local ciders. Open Thu 6-11 (£3.00), Fri 12-3.30 (£2.00), 6-11 (£4.00), Sat 12-8 (£2.00). Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Free pint for CAMRA members. Food at all sessions, music Sat afternoon. Ticket only Fri eve from Kevin Galton, 124 Okus Rd, SWINDON. SN1 4JP
Oct 25-28 2006	STOKE-ON-TRENT King's Hall, Kingsway, Stoke. (5mins from Stoke station)	Over 200 cask ales; plus perries and ciders, fruit wines and continental bottled beers. Open Wed 6-11 (£2.00), Thu/Fri 11-3 (free) & 6-11 (£5.00), Sat 11-3.30 (£2.00) & 6-11 (£5.00). inc. souvenir glass); CAMRA free at all sessions. Food at all sessions. Entertainment each eve + Sat lunch.
Oct 20-21 2006	BATH The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath. (5min from Bath Spa rly station)	At least 60 real ales plus traditional ciders and Belgian beers. Open Fri 6-11 (£5.00), Sat 11-3.30 (£4.00) and 6-11 (£5.00). Prices include souvenir glass and programme. £1 discount for card-carrying CAMRA members at each session. Advance tickets from Steve Hunt, 23 Clearwood, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4BD - cheques payable to Bath & Borders CAMRA with s.a.e.
Oct 19-22 2006	NOTTINGHAM Victoria Leisure Centre, Sneinton, Nottingham (10 mins from bus & railway stn, 8min from Lace Market tram stop)	Over 400 real ales plus ciders and country wines (starts with 300 Thur and 100 added Sat). Open Thu/Fri 11-11, Sat 10-11, Sun 12-3. Admission £2 (£4 after 5pm Thu/Fri, Sun free). CAMRA members free all sessions. Non-refundable £2.00 commemorative glass, or bring your own government stamped glass. Non-smoking venue subject to council policy.
Oct 12-14 2006	OXFORD Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford (5 mins from bus stn and 10 from railway stn)	About 120 real ales plus foreign bottled beers, cider and perry. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission £2.50, CAMRA members £1.50. Food at all sessions, family room. Contact Tony Perry on 01491 872159 or 07941 717304(m).
Oct 12-14 2006	QUORN Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn (near Loughborough)	30 real ales plus real cider, continental bottled beers. Open Thu/Fri 6-11, Sat 12-11. Admission £3.00, (£1 before 6pm Sat; CAMRA members free at all sessions). Live music each night. Regular bus services from Loughborough and Leicester.
Oct 4-7 2006	BEDFORD Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square, Bedford (5 mins from bus stn and 10 from railway stn)	Over 100 power-cooled real ales plus cider and perry. Foreign cask and bottled beers in separate room. Open Wed 4-11, Thu/Fri/Sat 11.30-11. Admission fees after 5pm £2.00 Wed/Thu/Sat, £3.00 Fri - CAMRA members free all sessions. Hot and cold food at all sessions, free soft drinks for sensible drivers. Lift access for wheelchair users. Pub entertainer Wed eve, morris dancing Sat afternoon, blues Sat eve. Contact Peter Argyle on 01234 822698.
Sep 29-30 2006	SOLIHULL British Legion, Union Road, Solihull 5 mins from town centre, 15 from rly stn	30 real ales plus cider and perry. Open Fri 5.30-11, Sat 12-4, 6-11. Admission includes £2.00 refundable commemorative glass. £3.00 Sat lunch, £4.00 evenings (CAMRA members £1.00 off at all sessions). Small venue - please come early. Hot and cold food at all sessions. Live music Sat eve. Contact Martin Collinge on 07941 607076 or Julia Hammonds on 0121 603 1621.
Sep 21-23 2006	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, Burton (5 min from BR Station)	Over 100 cask-cooled real ales, plus ciders and perries, continental beers and fruit wines. Open Thu 7-11 (free), Fri 12-11 (free till 6pm then £5 inc glass), Sat 11.30-11 (free till 6pm then £5 inc glass). Free to CAMRA members all sessions, souvenir glass £2 at day sessions. Children welcome up to 6pm. Soft drinks and food at all sessions. Two quiet rooms at all sessions, entertainment Fri/Sat Eve in main hall, singalongs Fri/Sat lunchtimes. Contact Nik Antona on 01283 711611 (h) or 01977 591004 (w).
Sep 15-16 2006	MELTON MOWBRAY Cattle Market, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray. 2 mins walk from town centre.	About 50 real ales - including some new/unusual brews and 12 ciders. Open Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission free before 6pm and £2.50 after 6pm (CAMRA members free at all times) . Hot food at all sessions. Live Music Fri/Sat eves in separate room, farmers market Fri Lunch. Contact Melton Mowbray sub-branch on 01664 415417. Frequent trains from Leicester & Peterborough
Sep 14-17 2006	SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY Railway Station, Bridgnorth	about 50 beers, including local breweries, plus ciders. Open Thu 3-11, Fri 12-12, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-8 (or while beer lasts). Contact Pete Pipe on 01746 764157.
Sep 14-16 2006	BIRMINGHAM Aston Students Guild, Aston Triangle. 10 mins from city centre, Buses 14,14A,66,66A,92,93	Over 90 real ales, PLUS international bottled beers (including German), ciders and perries. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 12-11 (last admission 10.30). Admission £4.50(eve), £3.50(lunch), includes commemorative glass (£2 REFUNDABLE) - £3.00 to CAMRA members all sessions. No admission to under-18s. Food at all sessions. Live entertainment Thu/Fri eves.
Sep 8-9 2006	SHREWSBURY The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury	about 100 real ales - 1/3 local Shropshire breweries, 1/3 South-west. Also ciders, perries and country wines. Open Fri 12-3.30 (£1.00, members FREE), 6-11 (£2.00/£1.50), Sat 12-9.30 (£1.00/50p before 5pm, £2.00/£1.50 after). Entertainment Fri/Sat eves & Sat lunch. Accompanied children welcome till 7pm. Non-Smoking Venue - with pass-outs available. Details from Nigel Bevan or Tim Hockenhull 01588 638445
Sep 7-9 2006	TAMWORTH Assembly Rooms, Corporation St, Tamworth. Opposite bus stn, 10 mins from rail stn	Over 100 real ales, plus cider, perry and foreign bottled beers. Accent on ciders and dark beers. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission £2.00 (free before 4pm Thurs, £3.00 after 5pm Fri/Sat) with £1.00 reduction for CAMRA members. Glasses and T-shirts available. Hot and cold food at all times, also soft drinks for drivers. Entertainment Fri and Sat eves. Volunteers wanted - contact Geoff Cross.
Sep 1-2 2006	EREWASH Friesland Sports Centre, Sandiacre. (off Junc 25 M1). On R4 Bus route	over 35 real ales from around the country, ciders, perries and fruit wines. Open Fri 3-11 (£2.00), Sat 11-6 (£1.50) and 6-11 (£2.00). Souvenir glass £2.00. Card-carrying CAMRA members free; 50p off for NUS cardholders and OAPs. Hot and cold food and soft drinks at all sessions. Live entertainment Sat eve; classic car display Sat afternoon.
Sep 1-2 2006	HARBURY Village Hall, Harbury, nr Leamington	Over 50 real ales, many with an ecclesiastical theme, and including at least one beer from each Warwickshire brewery. Open Fri 5.30-11 (£2), Sat 11.30-4 (£1), 6-11 (£2). Free to CAMRA members all sessions. Food at all sessions, live band Sat eve. Contact camrahow@camrahow.org.uk or visit website for latest details and beer list.
Aug 17-19 2006	WORCESTER Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester	Over 200 real ales, 100 ciders and perries, plus fruit and grape wines. Food, merchandise and tombola stalls. Live music at all sessions except Fri lunch. Open Thu 7-11 (£4), Fri 11-11 (£4 before 5.30, £6 after), Sat 11-11 (£4). Card carrying CAMRA members receive £2 beer vouchers at all sessions. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. More info on website or phone 07712 792000
Aug 1-8 2006	GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL Earl's Court, London.	Britain's biggest beer festival with over 450 real ales, plus ciders, perries and imported beers under one roof. Hot & cold food at all times. Seating for over 1,000 people. Family room till 9pm. Children admitted free. Live music at every session in the National Hall.
Jul 28-30 2006	COTSWOLD Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Glos	Extensive range of beers and ciders. Open Fri 7-11 (£5), Sat 12-3 (£5) and 6.30-11 (£5), Sun 12-3 (free). Entrance fee includes souvenir pint glass and car parking. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive complimentary drink/food tokens at each session Fri/Sat. Live entertainment and food available on site. Tickets available only by advance booking, max 5 per session per applicant - applications by 23rd June. Cheques (+SAE) payable to Cotswold Beer Festival, 59 Welland Lodge Road, CHELTENHAM. GL52 3HH
Jul 13-15 2006	BROMSGROVE Bromsgrove RFC, Finstall, Bromsgrove 10 mins rly stn.	Over 80 real ales, plus cider and perry and German beers. Open Thu 7-11 for members only, Fri 6-11, Sat 11-11: Admission £2.00 (free for CAMRA members). Commemorative glass £2.00. Food and other drinks available. Full details on website.
Jul 7-9 2006	WOODCOTE Tidmore Lane, Woodcote, Oxfordshire	Reading CAMRA beertent at Woodcote Steam Rally. Over 35 local ales, ciders, English wines and soft drinks. Open Fri 6-11 (free), Sat 11-10.30, Sun 12-5.30 (£7, £5 members, £3 children/senior citizens). Enquiries or CAMRA, 42 Purfield Drive, Wargrave, READING RG10 8AR
Jul 7-9 2006	HEREFORD Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford 15-20 min walk from bus & rly stns.	100 cask beers including Herefordshire brewers' bar and festival special brews, plus ciders, perries and specialised bottled beers. Open Fri 5-11 (£3/£1.50 members), Sat 12-11.30 (£3/£1.50 members), Sun 12-5 (£1/free). Food and live entertainment at all sessions; "fun & games" Sat/Sun afternoons. Camping available on site. Full details on website
Jul 5-9 2006	DERBY Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby 5 mins bus stn, 10 mins rly stn.	The Midlands largest beerfest. Open Wed 6.30-11 (£3), Thu 11.30-3 (free), 6.30-11 (£4), Fri 11.30-3 (£1), 5-11 (£1 before 6.30, £6 after), Sat 11.30-4 (£2), 6.30-11 (£6), Sun 12-3 (free). CAMRA members free at all sessions, OAP free all lunchtimes. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment (and quiet area) every session. Party bookings and discounts from festbookings@derbycamra.org.uk, 01332 347601; other information from Les 01332 206734.
Jun 1-3 2006	WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall, Mitre Fold, Wolverhampton	Over 100 real ales & ciders and perries + foreign beers. Admission free before 5pm all days. Open Thu 5-11 (£2.00/£1.00 CAMRA members), Fri 12-11 (£3.00/£1.50), Sat 12-3 and 5-11 (£1.50/75p). No admission after 10.30. Quiet night Thu, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves. Contact Chris Colley 01902 427371.
May 19-20 2006	Barrow Hill Rail Ale Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Barrow Hill, Chesterfield. Free bus service from Chesterfield station and Comet showroom	Over 80 beers plus ciders, fruit wines and continental bottled beers. Open Fri/Sat 12-11. Admission £5.00 includes commemorative glass and train ride. Food at all sessions, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves. Sponsored by Kelham Island Brewery and Thornbridge Hall Country Brewery.
May 18-20 2006	NORTHAMPTON Delapre Abbey, Northampton. 15 min walk from train station. Regular vintage bus service from town centre	Over 60 beers plus ciders, perries and country wines. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission £2.00; CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves; souvenir glasses, free soft drinks for drivers. Further info from Paul or at www.overthebarrel.co.uk
May 11-13 2006	RUGBY Thornfield Bowling Club, Rugby. (next to Ken Marriott Leisure Centre)	Over 65 beers plus ciders and foreigns. Open Thu 6-11 (£1.50), Fri 5.30-11 (£2.50),Sat 12-11 (£1.50). CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions, live entertainment eves; souvenir glasses.
Apr 28-29 2006	CHIPPENHAM Studio Hall, Olympiad Leisure Centre (5 mins from bus & rail stations)	Over 80 real ales, and 12 ciders and perries. Live music both eves. Fri 6-11 (£4.50); Sat 11-3.30 (£3.00), 7-11 (£4.00). Admission includes festival glass and programme, plus £2.00 beer token for CAMRA members. Live music at all sessions. Evening admission by advanced ticket only from venue or CAMRA NWW, PO Box 2882, CHIPPENHAM. SN14 6WT. Cheques (with s.a.e.) payable to CAMRA North West Wilts Branch.
Apr 27 - 29 2006	STOURBRIDGE Town Hall, Market St, Stourbridge.(10 mins from bus & rail stations)	About 80 real ales + ciders. Open Thu 7-11, Fri/Sat 12-11. Souvenir glasses, hot & cold food at all sessions. NO live entertainment: enjoy the beer and conversation. Contact John Midwood on 07816 888278.
Apr 20-22 2006	BANBURY Territorial Army Centre, Oxford Road, Banbury.10 mins walk from town centre; 15 from bus & rail stations.	65+ real ales, plus ciders and perries. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission £2.00 (CAMRA members free). Hot and cold food at all sessions - music-free festival with great atmosphere. Details from Mark Bates on 07973 353216
Apr 6-9 2006	MANSFIELD Mansfield Leisure Centre, Chesterfield Road South (10 mins walk from BR stn)	Non-smoking venue. 100+beers, lagers, ciders, perries and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Thu 5-11 (£2/Camra members £1); Fri 12-6.30 (£1.50/free), and 7.30-12 (£5 ticket or £6 on door, £2 beer token for members); Sat 11-6.30 (£2/free), 7.30-12 (£5 ticket or £6 on door, £2 beer token for members); Sun 12-2 (free - all beer £1 a pint). Live entertainment in 2 halls each eve (quiet eve Thur in Main Hall) Food, snacks, wines & soft drinks at all sessions. Accompanied children welcome until 6.30. More details at www.mansfieldcamra.org.uk
Mar 24-25 2006	COVENTRY Coventry Rugby Ground, Butts Road. Frequent buses (10,11,19,29,32,33) from city centre and rail station or 15 min walk.	Over 70 real ales inc special beers from local breweries. Also ciders and country wines. Coach parties welcome. Open Fri/Sat 12-4 (£1.00), 6-11 (£2.00) - CAMRA members free at all sessions. Glass hire £2.00 refundable. Food available at all sessions. Contact Mick or Louise Madder on 024 7667 3680 (h).
Mar 24-25 2006	BRISTOL Brunel Shed, Temple Meads Station Approach, Bristol	Entire festival sold out. Up to 120 real ales, plus 40 ciders and perries. Open Fri 11.30-3 and 6-11, Sat 11.30-4 and 7-11 . All prices include programme and souvenir glass; CAMRA members get a free half-pint, food available at all sessions. Admission by advance ticket only, from CAMRA, c/o 7 Kellaway Court, Kellaway Avenue, Golden Hill, BRISTOL BS6 7YP (send s.a.e. and cheque payable to Bristol & District CAMRA, stating which session(s) required).
Mar 23-25 2006	WALSALL Town Hall, Leicester St, Walsall. (2 min from bus & rail stations)	Open Thu 5-11 , Fri/Sat 11-3, 5.30-11
Mar 15-18 2006	LEICESTER Charotar Patidar Samaj, South Churchgate, Leicester. (5 mins from St Margaret's Bus Stn, 15 from BR Stn)	About 165 real ales (including specials from Leics, Rutland and neighbouring counties), plus ciders and perries. Open Wed 5-11 (Trade & CAMRA members only),Thu/Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission: Thus £1.50 after 5pm; Fri £3.00 after 5pm; Sat £2 all day. All sessions free to card-carrying CAMRA members. Live entertainment; authentic Indian and English hot & cold food including vegetarian choices at all sessions. More info from Keith on 0116 253 1604 or Andy Sales on 0116 271 1043.
Mar 2-4 2006	LOUGHBOROUGH Polish Club, William St, Loughborough(5/10 mins walk from town centre)	60+ beers, plus ciders, continental beers and soft drinks. Open Thu 4-11,Fri 12-11, Sat 11-11. Admission free Thur, £1 Fri/Sat before 7pm, £3 thereafter. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions. Souvenir glass available. Contact Gordon Smith on 0116 237 4685
Feb 3 - 5 2006	ASHFIELD Kirkby Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson St, Kirkby-in-Ashfield (3 mins walk from BR stn)	Ashfield Winter Beer Festival. 50+ beers, lagers, ciders, and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Fri 12-11 (£1, members free before 6, £5/£4 after 6); Sat 11-11 (£2/free before 6, £6/£5 - £1 reduction if booked in advance); Sun 12-2 (free, remaining beer £1.00 per pint). Food, soft drinks and wine at all sessions. Souvenir glass £2 Accompanied children welcome till 6pm Fri, Sat. Live music Fri/Sat eves, morris dancers Sat lunchtime. General enquiries to Nigel on 01773 780727.
Feb 3-4 2006	CHESTERFIELD The Winding Wheel, Holywell St, Chesterfield (5 mins from BR stn)	80 real ales on Wessex to Essex theme, plus real lager, cider, perry, country wines & bottle-conditioned world beers. Open Fri 5-11 (£5.00) , Sat 11-3 (£2.50), 6.30-11 (£5.00). All prices include souvenir glass and program (and 1 free pint at eve sessions); concession to CAMRA members on entry. Advance booking strongly recommended for evenings - ticket hotline 01246 345334 Live music Fri/Sat eves, food at all sessions.
Feb 3-4 2006	TEWKESBURY Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury	Over 60 winter ales, stouts and porters, plus local cider and perry. Open Fri 11-3, 6.30-11, Sat 11-11. Admission £1 (free Fri lunch); CAMRA members free at all sessions. Entertainment Sat eve; food at all sessions. Contact Peter Martin on 01684 292598.
Jan 27-28 2006	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton (5 min from rly stn)	Over 60 draught beers, plus ciders, perries, country wines and foreign bottled beers. Open Fri 12-11,Sat 11.30-11 (free before 6pm. £5.00 inc glass after 6). Souvenir glass £2 before 6. CAMRA members £1 at evening sessions. Entertainment at all sessions includes Wurlitzer Fri/Sat lunch, quiet hall at all sessions, food at all sessions. Contact Nik Antona, 01283 711611 (h) or 01977 591004 (w).
Jan 13-14 2006	REDDITCH Centre Point, Ipsley Street, Redditch 10 mins bus & rly stns.	31 real ales, plus ciders and perry. Open Fri 7-11, Sat 11-11:Admission £4.00 includes programme and souvenir glass (reduction for CAMRA members). Full details on website or ring 01527 501175.
Jan 6-7 2006	DERBY Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place Place, Derby	Derby Winter Beer Festival. Over 50 real ales, ciders, perries, fruit wines and bottled beers. Open Fri/Sat 11-4 (£2), 5-11 (£4), discounts for CAMRA members and students. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment Fri/Sat eve. Contact Gareth Stead
2005
Nov 24-26 2005	MILTON KEYNES The Madcap Theatre, Creed St, Wolverton. (5min from Wolverton rly stn)	50+ real ales ciders and perries. Open 12-11. Live entertainment Fri eve and Sat lunch.
Nov 18-19 2005	EREWASH Friesland Sports Centre, Sandiacre. (off Junc 25 M1). Bus R2 or R4	up to 35 real ales from around the country, ciders, perries and fruit wines. Open Fri 6-11 (£2.00), Sat 11-6 (£1.50) and 6-11 (£2.00). Souvenir glass £2.00. Card-carrying CAMRA members free; 50p off for NUS cardholders and OAPs. Hot and cold food and soft drinks at all sessions. Live entertainment Sat eve; classic car display Sat afternoon.
Nov 17-19 2005	DUDLEY Town Hall, St. James' Road, Dudley	Winter Ales Fayre - at least 70 beers plus cider and wine. Open Tue 7-11 (pre-Festival German evening), Thu 5.30-11, Fri 12-3 and 5.30-11, Sat 12-11. Free at lunchtimes, reduction for CAMRA members evenings. Food and live entertainment. Breweriana auction 2.15 Sat. Contact Steve Amos 01384 252266.
Oct 21-24 2005	NOTTINGHAM Victoria Leisure Centre, Sneinton, Nottingham (10 mins from bus & railway stn, 8min from Lace Market tram stop)	Over 350 real ales plus ciders and country wines. Open Thu/Fri 11-11, Sat 10-11, Sun 12-3. Admission £2 (£4 after 5pm Thu/Fri, Sun free). CAMRA members free all sessions. Non-refundable £2.00 commemorative glass, or bring your own government stamped glass. Hot food at all sessions. Live music Fri/Sat eves in one of the two large festival halls. Contact Ray Kirby on 0115 929 7896.
Oct 15-16 2005	BATH The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath. (5min from Bath Spa rly station)	At least 60 real ales plus traditional ciders and Belgian beers. Open Fri 6-11 (£5.00), Sat 11-3.30 (£4.00) and 6-11 (£4.50). Prices include souvenir glass and programme. £1 discount for card-carrying CAMRA members at each session. Advance tickets from Steve Hunt, 23 Clearwood, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4BD - cheques payable to Bath & Borders CAMRA with s.a.e.
Oct 13-15 2005	SWINDON Old Railway Museum, Faringdon Road, Swindon	60+ real ales plus local ciders. Open Thu 6-11 (£2.00), Fri 12-3.30 (£2.00), 6-11 (£3.00), Sat 12-6 (£2.00). No Sat Eve session. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Free pint for CAMRA members. Food at all sessions. Ticket only Fri eve from Richard James, 6 Ripley Road, SWINDON. SN1 4DE
Oct 13-15 2005	QUORN Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn (near Loughborough)	30 real ales plus real cider, UK & Belgian bottled beers. Open Thu/Fri 6-11, Sat 12-11. Admission £3.00, (£1 before 6pm Sat; CAMRA members free at all sessions). Regular bus services from Loughborough and Leicester.
Oct 5-8 2005	BEDFORD Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square, Bedford (5 mins from bus stn and 10 from railway stn)	Over 100 power-cooled real ales plus cider and perry. Foreign cask and bottled beers in separate room. Open Wed 4-11, Thu/Fri/Sat 11.30-11. Admission fees after 5pm £2.00 Wed/Thu/Sat, £3.00 Fri - CAMRA members free all sessions. Hot and cold food at all sessions, free soft drinks for sensible drivers. Lift access for wheelchair users. Pub entertainer Wed eve, SIBA Eastern Region Championship judging Wed, Trad jazz Sat eve. Contact Peter Argyle on 01234 822698.
Oct 1-2 2005	SOLIHULL British Legion, Union Road, Solihull 5 mins from town centre, 15 from rly stn	30 real ales plus cider and perry. Open Fri 5.30-11, Sat 12-4, 6-11. Admission includes £2.00 refundable commemorative glass. £3.00 Sat lunch, £4.00 evenings (CAMRA members £1.00 off at all sessions). Small venue - please come early. Hot and cold food at all sessions. Live music Sat eve. Contact Martin Collinge on 07941 607076 or Julia Hammonds on 0121 603 1621.
Sep 22-24 2005	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, Burton (2 min from BR Station)	Over 100 cask-cooled real ales, plus ciders and perries, continental beers and fruit wines. Open Thu 7-11 (free), Fri 12-4 (free) & 6.30-11 (£5 inc glass), Sat 11.30-11 (free till 6pm then £5 inc glass). Free to CAMRA members all sessions. Children welcome up to 6pm (Saturday only) Soft drinks and food at all sessions. Two quiet rooms at all sessions, entertainment Fri/Sat Eve in main hall, singalongs Fri/Sat lunchtimes. Contact Dickie Allen (07974 708132) or Nik Antona (07711 799914).
Sep 16-17 2005	MELTON MOWBRAY Cattle Market, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray. 2 mins walk from town centre.	About 50 real ales - inclusing some new/unusual brews. Also ciders and country wines. Open Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission free before 6pm and £2.50 (£1.50 CAMRA members) after 6pm. Hot food at all sessions. Live Music Fri/Sat eves in separate room, farmers market Fri Lunch. Contact Melton Mowbray sub-branch on 01664 857805. Frequent trains from Leicester & Peterborough
Sep 15-18 2005	SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY Railway Station, Bridgnorth	Large selection of beers, including local breweries. Open Thu 5-11, Fri 12-12, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-6. Contact Adrian Zawierka on 01952 590467.
Sep 15-17 2005	BIRMINGHAM Aston Students Guild, Aston Triangle. 10 mins from city centre, Buses 14,14A,66,66A,92,93	Around 85 real ales, PLUS international bottled beers (including German), ciders and perries. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 12-11. Admission £4.50(eve), £3.50(lunch), includes commemorative glass (£2 REFUNDABLE) - £3.00 to CAMRA members all sessions. No admission to under-18s. Food at all sessions. Live entertainment Thu/Fri eves.
Sep 9-10 2005	SHREWSBURY The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury	up to 700 gallons - 1/3 local Shropshire breweries, 1/3 Wessex. Also ciders, perries and country wines. Open Fri 12-3.30 (50p), 6-11 (£1.00), Sat 12-9.30 (£1 before 5pm, £1.50 after).50p off to CAMRA Members at all sessions. Entertainment Fri/Sat eves & Sat lunch. Accompanied children welcome till 7pm. Non-Smoking Venue. Details from Tim Hockenhull 07812 751286
Sep 8-10 2005	TAMWORTH Assembly Rooms, Corporation St, Tamworth. Opposite bus stn, 10 mins from rail stn	Over 100 real ales, plus cider, perry and foreign bottled beers. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission £2.00 (£3.00 after 5pm Friday) with £1.00 reduction for CAMRA members. Glasses and T-shirts available. Hot and cold food at all times, also soft drinks for drivers. Entertainment Fri and Sat eves. Volunteers wanted - contact Andy Burt on 01827 893923.
Sep 2-3 2005	HARBURY Village Hall, Harbury, nr Leamington	Over 50 real ales majoring on London and Warwickshire. Open Fri 5.30-11 (£2), Sat 11.30-4 (£1), 6-11 (£2). Free to CAMRA members all sessions. Food at all sessions, live band Sat eve. Contact Andrew Laycock on 07855 664043. Latest details and beer list.
Aug 11-13 2005	WORCESTER Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester	Over 200 real ales, 100 ciders and perries, plus fruit and grape wines. Food, merchandise and tombola stalls. Live music at all sessions except Fri lunch. Open Thu 7-11 (£3), Fri 11-11 (£3 before 5.30, £5 after), Sat 11-11 (£3). Card carrying CAMRA members £1 at all sessions. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Tickets on the door or in advance from: 01905 24408.
Aug 2-6 2005	GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL Grand & National Halls, Olympia, Kensington, W8.	Britain's biggest beer festival with over 450 real ales, plus ciders, perries and imported beers under one roof. Hot & cold food at all times. Seating for over 1,000 people. Family room till 9pm. Children admitted free. Live music at every session in the National Hall.
Jul 29-31 2005	COTSWOLD Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Glos	Extensive range of beers and ciders. Open Fri 7-11 (£5), Sat 12-3 (£5) and 6.30-11 (£5), Sun 12-3 (free). Entrance fee includes souvenir pint glass and car parking. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive complimentary drink/food tokens at each session Fri/Sat. Live entertainment and food available on site. Tickets available only by advance booking, max 5 per session per applicant - deadline 24th June. Cheques (+SAE) payable to Cotswold Beer Festival, 59 Welland Lodge Road, CHELTENHAM. GL52 3HH
Jul 15-17 2005	Festival at the Edge Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock	CAMRA beer tent at storytelling/music festival. Full details on festival website. Beer tent details from Adrian Zawierka, 01952 590467.
Jul 15-16 2005	BROMSGROVE Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Finstall, Bromsgrove 10 mins rly stn.	Over 70 real ales, plus cider and perry. Open Fri 6-11, Sat 11-11, Sun 12-3:Admission £2.00 (free for CAMRA members). Food, club bar and camping facilities available. Contact 01527 870522: full details on website.
Jul 8-10 2005	WOODCOTE Tidmore Lane, Woodcote, Oxfordshire	Reading CAMRA beertent at Woodcote Steam Rally. Over 30 local ales, ciders, English wines and soft drinks. Open Fri 6-10.30 (free), Sat 11-10.30 (£6), Sun 12-5 (£6): half price for children/senior citizens.
Jul 6-10 2005	DERBY Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby 5 mins bus stn, 10 mins rly stn.	The Midlands largest beerfest. Open Wed 6.30-11 (£3), Thu 11.30-3 (free), 6.30-11 (£4), Fri 11.30-3 (£1), 5-11 ((£1 before 6.30, £5 after), Sat 11.30-4 (£2), 6.30-11 (£5), Sun 12-3 (free). CAMRA members free at all sessions, OAP free all lunchtimes. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment (and quiet area) every session. Party bookings and discounts from festbookings@derbycamra.org.uk, 01332 347601; other information from Les 01332 206734.
Jun 24-26 2005	HEREFORD Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford	50-60 cask beers with a Herefordshire brewers' bar and festival special brews, plus ciders, perries and specialised bottled beers. Open Fri 5-11 (£3), Sat 12-11 (£2 before 6pm/£3 after), Sun 12-10 (£1). £1 off to CAMRA members at all sessions. Accompanied children free at afternoon sessions; evenings strictly adults only. Food and live entertainment at all sessions; "fun & games" Sat/Sun afternoons. Full details on website
Jun 2-4 2005	WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall, Mitre Fold, Wolverhampton	Over 100 real ales & ciders and perries + foreign beers. Admission free before 5pm all days. Open Thu 5-11 (£1.50/50p CAMRA members), Fri 12-11 (£2.50/£1), Sat 12-3 and 5-11 (£1.00/50p). No admission after 10.30. Quiet night Thu, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves. Contact Chris Colley 01902 427371.
May 12-14 2005	RUGBY Thornfield Bowling Club, Rugby. (next to Ken Marriott Leisure Centre)	Over 80 beers plus ciders and foreigns. Open Thu 6-11 (£1), Fri 5-11 (£2),Sat 12-11 (£1, free after 6pm). CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions; souvenir glasses.
Apr 28 - 30 2005	STOURBRIDGE Town Hall, Market St, Stourbridge.(10 mins from bus & rail stations)	About 80 real ales + ciders. Open Thu 7-11, Fri/Sat 12-11. Souvenir glasses, hot & cold food at all sessions. NO live entertainment. Contact John Midwood on 07800 972876.
Apr 22-23 2005	CHIPPENHAM Studio Hall, Olympiad Leisure Centre (5 mins from bus & rail stations)	Over 80 real ales, and 12 ciders and perries. Live music both eves. Tickets £4.50 Fri eve; £3 Sat lunch; £4 sat eve. More info/tickets from Beerfest Co-ordinator, PO Box 2082, CHIPPENHAM. SN14 6WT. Cheques (with s.a.e.) payable to CAMRA North West Wilts Branch.
Apr 14-16 2005	BANBURY Territorial Army Centre, Oxford Road, Banbury.10 mins walk from town centre; 15 from bus & rail stations.	50+ real ales, plus ciders and perries. Admission £1.00 (CAMRA members free). Open thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. hot and cold food at all sessions - non-smoking and music-free festival with great atmosphere (smoking area in upstairs lounge). Details at northoxfordshirecamra.org.uk
Apr 7-10 2005	MANSFIELD Mansfield Leisure Centre, Chesterfield Road South (10 mins walk from BR stn)	100+beers, lagers, ciders, perries and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Thu 5-11 (£2/Camra members £1); Fri 12-11 (£1.50/free before 6pm, then £4/£2); Sat 11-6 (£2/free), 7-11 (£5 ticket or £6 on door, £2 beer token for members); Sun 12-2 (free - all beer £1 a pint). Live entertainment in 2 halls each eve (quiet eve Thur in Main Hall) Food, snacks, wines & soft drinks at all sessions. Accompanied children till 9pm Fri & 6pm Sat. More details at
Apr 7-9 2005	WALSALL Town Hall, Leicester St, Walsall. (2 min from bus & rail stations)	Over 85 real ales, ciders & perries, and foreign bottled beers. Open Thu 5-11 (£2.50 after 7pm), Fri/Sat 11-3, 5.30-11 (£3 after 7pm); CAMRA members free at all sessions. Souvenir glasses, tombola, hot & cold food + soft drinks at all sessions. Live entertainment both sessions Fri and Sat. Contact Dave Irvine on 01922 401534 (h) or 0121 521 5905 (w).
Mar 18-19 2005	COVENTRY CITY Coventry City FC, East Stand Mall, Swan Lane. Frequent buses from city centre and rail station.	Over 70 real ales inc special beers from local breweries. Also ciders and country wines. Coach parties welcome. Open Fri/Sat 12-4 (£1), 6-11 (£2) - CAMRA members free at all sessions. Glass hire £1.50 refundable. Food available at all sessions, also close to Balti Quarter. Contact Mick or Louise Madder on 024 7667 3680 (h).
Mar 16-19 2005	LEICESTER Charotar Patidar Samaj, South Churchgate, Leicester. (5 mins from St Margaret's Bus Stn, 15 from BR Stn)	About 130 real ales (including specials from Leics, Rutland and neighbouring counties), plus ciders and perries. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 11-11. All sessions free to card-carrying CAMRA members. Live entertainment; authentic Indian and English hot & cold food including vegetarian choices at all sessions. More info from Keith on 0116 253 1604 or Andy Sales on 0116 271 1043.
Mar 4-5 2005	BRISTOL Brunel Shed, Temple Meads Station Approach, Bristol	Up to 120 real ales, plus 40 ciders and perrys. Open Fri 11.30-3 (£3.50) and 6-11 (£5), Sat 11.30-4 (£4.50) and 7-11 (£4). All prices include programme and souvenir glass; CAMRA members get a free half-pint. Admission by advance ticket only, from CAMRA, c/o 7 Kellaway Court, Kellaway Avenue, Golden Hill, BRISTOL BS6 7YP (send s.a.e. and cheque payable to Bristol & District CAMRA, stating which session(s) required).
Mar 3-5 2005	LOUGHBOROUGH Polish Club, William St, Loughborough	Open Thu/Fri 12-11, Sat 11-11. Quiet night Thursday; live music Fri/Sat evening. Contact Gordon Smith on 0116 237 4685
Feb 25-27 2005	HUCKNALL Community Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall (500 yards from Hucknall tram stop)	Approx 40 beers, plus cider and fruit wines. Open Fri 4-11; Sat 11-11; Sun 12-3. 50p redcutiona for CAMRA members. Live music Sat eve. further details.
Feb 9-12 2005	DERBY Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Market Place Place, Derby	2nd Derby Winter Beer Festival. About 80 real ales, ciders, perries, fruit wines and bottled beers. Open Wed 6-11 (quiet evening),Thu 11-3, 6-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment Thu/Fri/Sat eve and Fri/Sat lunch. Contact Gareth Stead, 01332 331854
Feb 4 - 6 2005	ASHFIELD Kirkby Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson St, Kirkby-in-Ashfield (3 mins walk from BR stn)	Ashfield Winter Beer Festival. 50+ beers, lagers, ciders, and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Fri 12-6 (£1, members free), 6-11 (£3/£1); Sat 11-6 (£2/free), 6-11 (£6/£5 - £1 reduction if booked in advance); Sun 12-2 (free, remaining beer £1.00 per pint). Food, soft drinks and "normal" wine at all sessions. Souvenir glass £2 Accompanied children welcome till 9pm Fri, Sat. Live music Fri/Sat eves, morris dancers Sat lunchtime. General enquiries on 01773 780727.
Feb 4-5 2005	TEWKESBURY Watson Hall, Barton Street, Tewkesbury	Over 40 ales, stouts and porters, plus local cider and perry. Open Fri 11.30-3.30, 6.30-11, Sat 11-11. Admission £1 (free Fri lunch)CAMRA members free at all sessions. Entertainment Sat eve,; food at all sessions. Contact Peter Martin on 01684 292598.
Feb 4-5 2005	CHESTERFIELD The Winding Wheel, Holywell St, Chesterfield (5 mins from BR stn)	80 real ales, plus real lager, cider, perry, country wines & bottle-conditioned Belgian beers. Open Fri 5-11 (£5.00) , Sat 11-3 (£2.50), 6.30-11 (£5.00). All prices include souvenir glass and program (and 1 free pint at eve sessions); 1/2-pint concession to CAMRA members on entry. Advance booking strongly recommended for evenings - ticket hotline 01246 345334 Live music Fri/Sat eves.
Jan 28-29, 2005	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton (5 min from rly stn)	Over 60 draught beers, plus ciders, perries, country wines and foreign bottled beers. Open Fri 12-4 (free), 6.30-11 (£5.00 inc glass), Sat 11.30-11 (free before 6pm, then £5.00 inc glass). Souvenir glass £2. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Entertainment Fri/Sat evenings, Wurlitzer Fri/Sat lunch, quiet hall at all sessions, food at all sessions. Contact Nik Antona, 01283 711611 (h) or 01977 591004 (w).
2004
Nov 25-27 2003	LUTON Drill Hall, Old Bedford Road, Luton.	about 60 beers plus ciders, perries and bottled beers. Open Thu 5-11 (£1), Fri 12-11 (free before 6pm then £2), Sat 11-11 (£1). Free for CAMRA members at all sessions. Hot & cold food; trad jazz Sat evening. Breweriana auction and collectors fair from 1pm Sat. No under-18s at any time. Contact Dave Oakley on 01582 728779(h) or 01582 730663(w).
Nov 23-27 2004	DUDLEY Town Hall, St. James' Road, Dudley	Winter Ales Fayre - at least 60 beers plus cider and wine. Open Tue 6-11 (German evening), Thu 5.30-11, Fri 12-3 and 5.30-11, Sat 12-11. Free at lunchtimes, reduction for CAMRA members evenings. Food and live entertainment. Breweriana auction 2.30 Sat. Contact Steve Amos 01384 252266.
Nov 19-20 2004	EREWASH Friesland Sports Centre, Sandiacre. (off Junc 25 M1). Bus R2 or R4	up to 35 real ales from around the country, ciders, perries and fruit wines. Open Fri 6-11 (£3.50), Sat 11-6 (£2.00) and 6-11 (£2.50). Entrance includes souvenir glass. Reductions for card-carrying CAMRA members & NUS cardholders. Hot and cold food and soft drinks at all sessions. Live entertainment Fri/Sat eves.
Nov 11-13 2004	MILTON KEYNES The Madcap Theatre, Creed St, Wolverton. (5min from Wolverton rly stn)	50+ real ales ciders and perries. Open 12-11, last admission 10.30. Admission £3.00, (£2.00 for card-carrying CAMRA members) after 4pm Thu/Fri, free till 4 pm and all day Sat. Ordinary and soul food; soft and hot drinks. Live entertainment Fri eve and Sat lunch. Contact Chris on 01908 665304 or Jim on 07952 337526.
Oct 21-24 2004	NOTTINGHAM Victoria Leisure Centre, Sneinton, Nottingham (10 mins from bus & railway stn, 8min from Lace Market tram stop)	Over 340 real ales plus ciders and country wines. Open Thu/Fri 11-11, Sat 10-11, Sun 12-3. Admission £1 (£3 after 5pm Thu/Fri, Sun free). CAMRA members free all sessions. Non-refundable £2.00 commemorative glass, or bring your own government stamped glass. Hot food at all sessions. Live music Fri/Sat eves in one of the two large festival halls. Contact Ray Kirby on 0115 929 7896.
Oct 21-23 2004	OXFORD Town Hall, St Aldates, Oxford (5 mins from bus stn and 10 from railway stn)	About 140 real ales plus foreign bottled beers, cider and perry. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. Food at all sessions, family room. Contact Tony Perry on 01865 774396.
Oct 20-23 2004	STOKE-ON-TRENT King's Hall, Kingsway, Stoke. 5mins from Stoke station	Over 200 cask ales; plus perries and ciders, fruit wines and continental bottled beers. Open 6-11 Wed, 11-3 & 6-11 Thu/Fri, 11-4.30 & 6-11 Sat. Lunchtimes free, eve £5.00 (inc. souvenir glass); CAMRA and EBCU members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions. Entertainment each eve + Sat lunch.
Oct 15-16 2004	BATH The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath. (5min from Bath Spa rly station)	At least 60 real ales plus traditional ciders and Belgian beers. Open Fri 6-11 (£5.00), Sat 11-3.30 (£3.50) and 6-11 (£4). Prices include souvenir glass and programme. £1 discount for card-carrying CAMRA members at each session. Advance tickets from Steve Hunt, 23 Clearwood, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, BA13 4BD - cheques payable to Bath & Borders CAMRA with s.a.e.
Oct 14-16 2004	SWINDON TA Drill Hall, Church Place, Swindon	At least 50 real ales plus local ciders. Open Thu 7-11 (£2.00), Fri 12-3 (£2.00), 7-11 (£3.00), Sat 12-7 (£2.00). No Sat Eve session. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Free pint for CAMRA members. Food at all sessions. Ticket only Fri eve from Kevin Galton, 124 Okus Road, SWINDON. SN1 4JP
Oct 14-16 2004	QUORN Village Hall, Leicester Road, Quorn (near Loughborough)	30 real ales plus foreign bottled beers, & cider. Open Thu/Fri 6-11, Sat 12-11. Admission £3.00 (CAMRA members receive free half-pint beer tokens).
Oct 6-9 2004	BEDFORD Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square, Bedford (5 mins from bus stn and 10 from railway stn)	About 90 real ales plus cider and perry. Foreign cask and bottled beers in separate room. Open Wed 4-11, Thu/Fri/Sat 11.30-11. Admission fees after 5pm £2.00 Wed/Thu/Sat, £3.00 Fri - CAMRA members free all sessions. Hot and cold food at all sessions, free soft drinks for sensible drivers. Lift access for wheelchair users. Pub entertainer Wed eve, Champion Beer of East Anglia judging Thu lunch, Trad jazz Sat eve. Contact John Martin on 01234 768294.
Oct 1-2 2004	SOLIHULL British Legion, Union Road, Solihull 5 mins from town centre, 15 from rly stn	30 real ales plus cider and perry. Open Fri 5.30-11, Sat 12-4, 6-11. Admission includes £2.00 refundable commemorative glass. £3.00 Sat lunch, £4.00 evenings (CAMRA members £1.00 off at all sessions). Small venue - please come early. Hot and cold food at all sessions. Live music Sat eve. Contact Martin Collinge on 0121 244 4943 or Steve Dyson on 0121-603 8994.
Sep 23-25 2004	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, Burton (2 min from BR Station)	Over 100 cask-cooled real ales, plus ciders and perries, continental beers and fruit wines. Open Thu 7-11 (£4), Fri 12-4 & 6.30-11 (£5), Sat 11.30-11 (£5). Admission free lunchtime and before 6pm Sat; evening prices include £2 souvenir glass. Free to CAMRA members all sessions. Children welcome up to 6pm (Saturday only) Food at all sessions. Two quiet rooms at all sessions, entertainment each session in main hall. Contact Dickie Allen (07974 708132) or Nik Antona (07711 799914).
Sep 17-19 2004	MELTON MOWBRAY Cattle Market, Scalford Rd, Melton Mowbray. 2 mins walk from town centre.	About 50 real ales - inclusing some new/unusual brews. Also ciders and country wines. Open Fri/Sat 11-11, Sun 11-3. Admission free before 6pm and £2.00 (£1.00 CAMRA members) after 6pm. Hot food at all sessions. Live Music Fri/Sat eves, farmers market Fri Lunch and Car-boot sale Sun lunch. Contact Vale of Belvoir sub-branch on 01949 87649. Frequent trains from Leicester & Peterborough
Sep 16-19 2004	SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY Railway Station, Bridgnorth	Large selection of beers, including local breweries. Open Thu 12-11, Fri 12-12, Sat 12-11, Sun 12-close. Admission free but there may be a small parking charge. Contact Simon Bruce-Jones 07971 955892 or 01952 728738.
Sep 16-18 2004	BIRMINGHAM Aston Students Guild, Aston Triangle. 10 mins from city centre, Buses 14,92,93,94	Around 90 real ales, international bottled beers (including German), ciders and perries. Open Thu 12-3 & 5.30-11, Fri/Sat 12-11. Admission £4.00(eve), £3.00(lunch), includes commemorative glass & programme - £2.50 to CAMRA members all sessions. No admission to under-18s. Food at all sessions. Live entertainment Thu/Fri eves.
Sep 10-11 2004	SHREWSBURY The Music Hall, The Square, Shrewsbury	up to 700 gallons - 1/3 local Shropshire breweries, 1/3 Lancashire. Also ciders, perries and country wines. Open Fri 12-3.30, 6-11, Sat 12-9.30. Admission 50p Fri lunch, £1 Sat lunch, £1.50 both evenings with 50p off to CAMRA Members at all sessions. Entertainment Fri/Sat eves & Sat lunch. Details from Tim Hockenhull 07812 751286
Sep 9-11 2004	TAMWORTH Assembly Rooms, Corporation St, Tamworth. Opposite bus stn, 5 mins from rail stn	Over 100 real ales, plus cider, perry and foreign bottled beers. Open Thu 5-11, Fri/Sat 11-11. Admission varies by session from 50p to £2.50 with reductiuons for CAMRA members. Glasses and T-shirts available. Hot and cold food at all times, also soft drinks for drivers. Entertainment Fri and Sat eves. Volunteers wanted - contact Andy Burt on 01827 893923.
Sep 3-4 2004	HARBURY Village Hall, Harbury, nr Leamington	Over 40 real ales from neighbouring counties. Final judging of West Midlands Mild of the Year. Open Fri 5.30-11 (£2), Sat 11.30-4 (£1), 6-11 (£2). Free to CAMRA members all sessions. Food at all sessions, live band Sat eve. Accompanied children free Sat lunchtime, not admitted at evening sessions. Special evening bus service to/from Leamington, and afternoon bus crawl of Harbury pubs. Contact Andrew Laycock on 07855 664043. Latest details and beer list.
Aug 12-14 2004	WORCESTER Worcester Racecourse, Pitchcroft, Worcester	Over 200 real ales, 100 ciders and perries, plus fruit and grape wines. Food, merchandise and tombola stalls. Live music at all sessions except Fri lunch. Open Thu 7-11 (£3), Fri 11-11 (£3 before 5.30, £5 after), Sat 11-11 (£3). Card carrying CAMRA members £1 at all sessions. Prices include souvenir glass and programme. Tickets on the door or in advance from: 01905 24408.
Aug 3-7 2004	GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL Grand & National Halls, Olympia, Kensington, W8.	Britain's biggest beer festival with over 450 real ales, plus ciders, perries and imported beers under one roof. Hot & cold food at all times. Seating for over 1,000 people. Family room till 9pm. Children admitted free. Live music at every session in the National Hall.
Jul 30-Aug 1 2004	COTSWOLD Postlip Hall, Winchcombe, Glos	Extensive range of beers and ciders. Open Fri 7-11 (£5), Sat 12-3 (£4) and 6.30-11 (£5), Sun 12-3 (free). Entrance fee includes souvenir pint glass and car parking. Card-carrying CAMRA members receive complimentary drink/food tokens per chargeable session. Live entertainment and food available on site. Tickets available only by advance booking, max 5 per session per applicant - deadline 20th June. Cheques (+SAE) payable to Cotswold Beer Festival, PO Box 174, CHELTENHAM. GL52 2HZ
Jul 16-17 2004	BROMSGROVE Bromsgrove Rugby Club, Finstall, Bromsgrove 10 mins rly stn.	57 real ales, plus cider and perry. Open Fri 6-11, Sat 11-11, Sun 12-3:Admission £2.00 (free for CAMRA members). Food, club bar and camping facilities available. Contact 01527 501175.
Jul 9-11 2004	WOODCOTE Tidmore Lane, Woodcote, Oxfordshire	Reading CAMRA beertent at Woodcote Steam Rally. Over 25 local ales, ciders, English wines and soft drinks. Open Fri 6-10.30 (free), Sat 11-10.30 (£6), Sun 12-5 (£6): half price for children/senior citizens.
Jul 7-11 2004	DERBY Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby 5 mins bus stn, 20 mins rly stn.	The Midlands largest beerfest. Open Wed 6.30-11 (£3), Thu 11.30-3 (free), 6.30-11 (£4), Fri 11.30-3 (£1), 5-11 (£4), Sat 11.30-4 (£2), 6.30-11 (£5), Sun 12-3 (free). CAMRA members free at all sessions, OAP free all lunchtimes. Programme & souvenir glass available. Entertainment (and quiet area) every session. Contact festbookings@derbycamra.org.uk, 01332 347601.
Jun 3-5 2004	WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall, Mitre Fold, Wolverhampton	Over 100 real ales & ciders + foreign & English bottled beers. Admission free before 5pm Open Thu 5-11 (£1.50/50p CAMRA members), Fri 12-11 (£2.50/£1), Sat 12-3 and 5-11 (£1.00/50p). No admission after 10.30. Quiet night Thu, live entertainment Fri/Sat eves. Contact Dave Powell 07754 077399(m).
May 13-15 2004	RUGBY Thornfield Bowling Club, Rugby. (next to Ken Marriott Leisure Centre)	60 beers plus ciders and foreigns. Open Thu 6-11 (£1), Fri 6-11 (£2),Sat 12-11 (£1, free after 6pm). CAMRA members free at all sessions. Food at all sessions; souvenir glasses.
Apr 29 - May 1 2004	STOURBRIDGE Town Hall, Market St, Stourbridge.(10 mins from bus & rail stations)	About 80 real ales + ciders. Open Thu 7-11, Fri/Sat 12-11, admission £1 (CAMRA members 50p). Hot & cold food at all sessions. Live entertainment Fri eve and Sat afternoon. Contact Pat Bird on 0121-422 5394.
Apr 23-24 2004	CHIPPENHAM Studio Hall, Olympiad Leisure Centre (5 mins from bus & rail stations)	Over 80 real ales, ciders and perries at cellar temperature in air conditioned hall. Admission (inc fest glass & programme) lunchtimes £3, eves by advance ticket only £4. CAMRA members get £2 beer tokens per session. Open Fri 6-11, Sat 11-3.30, 7-11. Food, soft drinks at all sessions; live music both eves. More info/tickets from Beerfest Co-ordinator, PO Box 2058, CALNE. SN11 8TP. Cheques (with s.a.e.) payable to CAMRA North West Wilts Branch.
Apr 16-17 2004	COVENTRY CITY Coventry City FC, East Stand Mall, Swan Lane. Frequent buses from city centre and rail station.	Over 70 real ales inc special beers from local breweries. Also ciders and country wines. Coach parties welcome. Open Fri/Sat 12-4 (£1), 6-11 (£2) - CAMRA members free at all sessions. Glass hire £1.50 refundable. Food available at all sessions, also close to Balti Quarter. Contact Mick or Louise Madder on 024 7643 1470 (h).
Apr 16-17 2004	BANBURY Territorial Army Centre, Oxford Road, Banbury.near rail station.	40+ real ales, plus ciders. Admission £1.00 (CAMRA members free). Open Fri/Sat 11-11. The famous baguettes are available both days - music-free festival with great atmosphere. Contact sarah.durham@camra.org or visit northoxfordshirecamra.org.uk
Apr 1-4 2004	MANSFIELD Mansfield Leisure Centre, Chesterfield Road South (10 mins walk from BR stn)	100+beers, lagers, ciders, perries and fruit wines. Open Thu 5-11, Fri 12-11, Sat 11-11, Sun 12-2. Concessions for CAMRA members. Food & soft drinks. More details at www.mansfieldcamra.org.uk
Apr 1-3 2004	WALSALL Town Hall, Leicester St, Walsall. (5 min walk from bus & rail stations)	Over 90 real ales, ciders & perries, and foreign bottled beers. Concessions for CAMRA members. Open Thu 5.30-11, Fri/Sat 11-3.30, 5-11. Souvenir glasses, tombola, hot & cold food + soft drinks at all sessions. Live entertainment Fri eve and both Sat sessions. Contact Dave Irvine on 0121 521 5905 (work).
Mar 25-27 2004	LEICESTER Charotar Patidar Samaj, South Churchgate, Leicester. (5 mins from St Margaret's Bus Stn, 15 from BR Stn)	Over 100 real ales (including specials from Leics & Rutland), plus ciders and perries. Open Thu/Fri/Sat 11-11. All sessions free to card-carrying CAMRA members. Live entertainment; authentic Indian and English hot & cold food including vegetarian choices at all sessions. More info from Keith on 0116 253 1604 or Bill on 0116 288 6911.
Mar 5-6 2004	BRISTOL Brunel Shed, Temple Meads Station Approach, Bristol	Up to 80 real ales, plus ciders and perrys. Open Fri 11.30-3 (£3.50) and 5.30-11 (£4.50), Sat 11.30-4 (£4.50) and 6.30-11 (£4). All prices include programme and souvenir glass; CAMRA members get a free half-pint. Admission by advance ticket only, from CAMRA, c/o 7 Kellaway Court, Kellaway Avenue, Golden Hill, BRISTOL BS6 7YP (send s.a.e. and cheque payable to Bristol & District CAMRA, stating which session(s) required).
Mar 4-6 2004	LOUGHBOROUGH Polish Club, William St, Loughborough (No. 4 or 7 bus from rly stn)	Approx 55 real ales plus cider and European bottled beers and English wines. Open Thu 5-11 (£2.00), Fri 12-11 (free before 6pm, £3.00 evening), Sat 11-11 (£2.00). CAMRA members free all sessions. Live music Fri/Sat evening.
Feb 6-8 2004	TEWKESBURY White Bear, Bredon Road, Tewkesbury	9th Tewkesbury Winter Ale Festival. Probably Britain's smallest CAMRA beer festival! Ales, stouts and porters, plus local cider and perry. Open Thu 7-11 (CAMRA MEMBERS ONLY!), Fri 7-11, Sat 11.30-3.30, 7-11, Sun 12-3 (drink up, clear up). CAMRA members free at all sessions. Contact Peter Martin on 01684 292598.
Jan 30 - Feb 1 2004	ASHFIELD Kirkby Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson St, Kirkby-in-Ashfield (3 mins walk from BR stn)	9th Ashfield CAMRA Winter Beer Festival. 50+ beers, lagers, ciders, and fruit wines from independents and micros. Open Fri 12-6 (£1.00, members free), 6-11 (£3.50/£1); Sat 11-6 (£2.00/free), 6-11 (£5.00/£3.50; Sun 12-2 (free, remaining beer £1.00 per pint). Food, soft drinks and "normal" wine at all sessions. Accompanied children welcome till 9pm Fri, Sat. Live music Fri/Sat eves. General enquiries on 01773 780727.
Jan 29-31, 2004	BURTON-ON-TRENT Town Hall, King Edward Place, Burton (5 min from rly stn)	CAMRA's National Winter Ale Festival. About 100 draught beers, plus ciders, perries and country wines. Open Thu 7-11 (£3.00), Fri 12-4 (free), 6.30-11 (£5.00), Sat 11.30-11 (free before 6pm, then £5.00). Souvenir glass £2. CAMRA members free at all sessions. Entertainment Fri/Sat evenings, Wurlitzer + Morris Dancers Fri/Sat lunch, food at all sessions. Contact Nik Antona, 01283 711611.

August 1 - 5, Earl's Court, London W8. Britain's biggest beer festival with over 450 real ales, plus ciders, perries and imported beers under one roof. Hot & cold food at all times. Seating for over 1,000 people. Family room till 9pm. Children admitted free. Live music at every session in the National Hall.
Full details at www.gbbf.org.uk