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
16th Colchester Winter Beer Festival
- Wednesday 29th January 2025. 12 noon – 10:30pm
- Thursday 30th January 2025. 12 noon – 10:30pm
- Friday 31st January 2025. 12 noon – 10:30pm
- Saturday 1st February 2025. 11am – 10:30pm
38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Wednesday 28th May 2025 to Saturday 31st May 2025
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.