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Welcome to North West Essex

There’s always something to get involved in at CAMRA – locally, regionally or nationally. If you enjoy beer, pubs and meeting new people then get involved, with a local CAMRA branch.

North West Essex

Covers the area of Essex north of the old A120 and west of the old A131. This includes Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Great Dunmow, Great Yeldham, and the north west of Braintree, with Thaxted in the centre.

Popular Towns

Saffron Walden

Great Dunmow

Stansted Mountfitchet

Newport

Ashdon

Thaxted

Sible Hedingham

Clavering


Pubs & Clubs

Explore the best pubs and clubs in our branch. Find your next favourite spot for exceptional real ale and unforgettable atmospheres.

From historic pubs to local members’ clubs, discover the heart of the branch's community social scene.

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(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 27-05-2026
Closed • Opens at Noon
Railway Arms
Saffron Walden Community Pub Ltd Pub, in Saffron Walden
1 Regular, 6 Changing Beers
  • Community Owned
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-11-2021
Closed • Opens at Noon
Finchingfield Lion
Pub, in Finchingfield
3 Changing Beers

Breweries

Embark on a journey through the local breweries that are the backbone of our branch's ale heritage.

Discover small-batch artisans and historic establishments crafting exceptional real ale, cider, and perry.

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Gosfield Cottage, The Street, Gosfield, CO9 1TP

Latest News from East Anglia

Festival returns home after two-year wait

The 47th Norwich Beer Festival will be returning home to the city’s Halls after two years waiting for the completion of their renovation. The festival will open the doors of the medieval friary complex for a CAMRA members’ preview at 4pm on Monday 26 October, with a public opening at 5pm. The festival will then run throughout the half-term week to Saturday 31 October.

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