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STOCKTON ALE AND ARTY BEER FESTIVAL

The Arc, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees TS18 1LL

Thursday 23rd February to Saturday 25th February

 

Approximately 80 real ales along with ciders and perries will be available.

 

Festival Opening Times:

Thursday 23rd February: 11am - 5pm & 6.30pm - 11pm

    Friday 24th February: 11am - 5pm & 6.30pm - 11pm

Saturday 25th February: 11am - 5pm & 6.30pm - 11pm

 

Admission:

 

 

 

 

Bands:

Thursday: King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys (8pm)

    Friday: Catch 22 Comedy featuring Paul Tonkinson, Tom Allen plus MC Jason Cook (8pm)

Saturday: Musical Youth (8pm)

 

Tickets for the evening sessions can be bought from the ARC’s box office either in person or by phone on 01642 525199 or online at www.arconline.co.uk.

 

Food will also be available at the festival plus the legendary tombola stall !. For further information visit Cleveland CAMRA’s website by clicking here.

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THE 26TH DARLINGTON CAMRA SPRING THING BEER FESTIVAL

East Hall, The Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington DL3 7AX

Thursday 29th March - Saturday 31st March

 

In Association with Darlington CAMRA, Darlington Folk Club and The Arts Centre we invite you to join us in a celebration of folk music and real ale !. Approximately 55 real ales along with up to 9 ciders and perries will be available at the ‘festival within a festival’.

 

Festival Opening Times:

Thursday 29th March: 7pm - 11pm

    Friday 30th March: Noon - 4pm

    Friday 30th March: 6pm - 11.30pm

Saturday 31st March: 11.30am - 11.30pm

 

Entrance to the festival is FREE at all times. Food will also be available at the festival during each session.

 

Volunteers are required to help set up on Monday 26th March and dismantling on Sunday 1st April (honest, no joke !). Further details of how you can help will appear in due course.

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THE WHITE SWAN EASTER BEER AND CHEESE FESTIVAL

The White Swan, 1 West End, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5BL

Friday 6th April - Monday 9th April

 

Approximately 40 beers will be available over the Easter weekend including ones produced by the Captain Cook Brewery based behind the White Swan. Food will also be available including a selection of around 25 cheeses to complement the beers !. Please note that all beers will be subject to availability.

 

Festival Opening Times:

    Friday 6th April: 11.30am - 11pm

Saturday 7th April: 11.30am - 11pm

  Sunday 8th April: Noon - 10.30pm

  Monday 9th April: 11.30am - 11pm

 

For further information contact the White Swan on 01642 710263 or visit their website by clicking here.

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THE FIRST GUISBOROUGH BEER FESTIVAL

Guisborough Parish Hall, Bow Street, Guisborough TS14 6BP

Friday 13th April - Saturday 14th April

 

In association with Cleveland CAMRA, the Rotary Club and Round Table, approximately 35 real ales will be available along with cider, perries and fruit wines.

 

Festival Opening Times and Prices:

    Friday 13th April: 11am - 4pm (£2.50) & 6pm - 11pm (£4.50)

Saturday 14th April: 11am - 4pm (£2.50) & 6pm - 11pm (£3.50)

 

There is a £1 concession to card carrying CAMRA members off the above entrance fees.

 

Food will also be available at the festival along with live entertainment during the evening sessions. For details including tickets visit Cleveland CAMRA’s website by clicking here or via email by clicking here.

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THE 36TH NEWCASTLE BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL

Northumbria University Students Union, 2 Sandyford Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8SB

Wednesday 18th April - Saturday 21st April

 

Approximately 130 real ales will be available plus ciders and perries which will be available in a separate bar.

 

Festival Opening Times and Prices:

Wednesday 18th April: 4pm  - 6pm (Card carrying members only)

Wednesday 18th April: 6pm - 10.30pm

   Thursday 19th April: Noon - 10.30pm

       Friday 20th April: Noon - 10.30pm

   Saturday 21st April: Noon - 7pm (or until beer runs out)  

 

Food will also be available at each session (until 10pm from Wednesday to Friday and Saturday until 3pm).

 

Admission to card carrying CAMRA members is FREE while for non CAMRA members it is £4 to all sessions. A commemorative glass is available for hire at £1 and is refundable at all sessions.

 

Volunteers are required to help at the festival and if you are interested in helping out contact Festival Organiser Gordon Heal by clicking here or visit Tyneside & Northumberland’s website by clicking here.

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PLEASE NOTE: Details of festivals above are based on information supplied to Darlington CAMRA and may

                     change without notice. It may be advisable to contact the festival venue before travelling.

 

Daytime sessions:
Admission £1, free to card carrying CAMRA members.
Beer festival only: £4.50 Thursday & Friday, Saturday £3.50
Entertainment and beer festival: £12 Thursday & Friday, Saturday £10
Evening sessions: