Real Ale Festival

2007 Real Ale Festival Review

With the growing popularity of our Real Ale Festival, we are already planning our 2008 event.

2007 saw record numbers attending our event with the Friday night session and Saturday attracting the most attention, so much so that we had to call on our suppliers for extra deliveries to satisfy the ever increasing demand for Real Ale.

The number of Traditional Cider Fans also saw an increase with an ever increasing number of patrons asking for Perry.

The warm sunny weather along with the atmospheric setting resulted in many compliments and good comments about this event, with all who attended appearing to thoroughly enjoying themselves.

2008 Real Ale Festival

In 2008 we plan to open the event on the Friday night session. This will then lead into a pleasant weekend in the nostalgic surroundings of our 1860's heritage railway station, taking the opportunity to view and ride on our Steam and Diesel locomotives in their natural home on the rails.

For the Beer Festival we aptly name our bar area 'The Railway', which even includes an original pub sign. We provide a covered drinking area with views along the platform and tracks. Saturday's Festival will host a Diesel hauled passenger service, whilst Sunday's service will be Steam hauled.

Real Ale Festival Dates

(All Times TBC)

Prices

There is no charge to enter the Festival although only persons aged 18 and over will be able to purchase or consume alcohol. Do not be offended if you are fortunate enough to be asked for identification. Ale vouchers will be available from the station booking office, as no money will be able to be taken over the bar.

Commemorative Ale Festival Polo Shirts

A limited edition commemorative polo shirt will be available during the Festival weekend courtesy of Ballyhoo Clothing Limited.

Ales

We are again planning to host ales from around the country, although we will still be hosting some of the local brewers that have helped make this event as popular as it is.

Last year our own brand of beer 'Off the Rails', supplied to us by our friends at 'Cotswold Spring Brewery', was one of the most popular Ales we hosted as it was one of the first to run out.

We will aim to inform you of the confirmed ale list as we progress.

Festival Sponsorship

For further information about business or personal sponsorship at this event, please contact us, or ask for 'Aaron Stone' at the station.

The Festival is already supported by:

• COTSWOLD SPRING BREWERY
  Makers of Traditional Ales
• WYCHWOOD BREWERY
  Brewers of Award Winning Cask Ales
• BALLYHOO
  Personal & Corporate Wear

Drink Sensibly! For more information about safe alcohol usage visit www.drinkaware.co.uk.

C.A.M.R.A

If you are a fan of Real Ale, you can join your local Campaign for Real Ale group. Information available from the CAMRA website.

last updated: david cole, Sat 19th Jan 2008