The Ale Trail returns for its 9th Year. Visit any 18 of the 20 participating pubs, buy a pint or half of real ale, real cider, Belgian or craft beer and collect a sticker for your card. Bring your completed … Read the rest
Next Festivals
15th Colchester Winter Ale Festival
Wednesday 31st January to Saturday 3rd February 2024
12 noon – 10:30pm Wednesday 31st January
12 noon – 10:30pm Thursday 1st February
12 noon – 10:30pm Friday 2nd February
11am – 10:30pm Saturday 3rd February.
37th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
29th May to 1st June 2024
Hello!
We’re the Colchester branch of CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale. We run two festivals at Colchester Arts Centre. You’ll find not just real ale & real cider, but food, soft drinks, English wine, foreign beers and a warm welcome too.