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Welcome to East Central

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Regional Director
David Martin

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.

East Central

Discover a thriving CAMRA community in East Central England, where vibrant market towns and picturesque countryside offer the perfect backdrop for enjoying real ale and cider. This region is home to a lively network of beer festivals and pub gatherings, with passionate members dedicated to preserving historic pubs and championing local breweries. From the bustling streets of Milton Keynes to the charming villages of Northamptonshire, the area is a welcoming haven for ale enthusiasts who value tradition and community spirit.

Branches in East Central

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Mid Chilterns
North Hertfordshire
Milton Keynes & N Bucks
North Bedfordshire

Pubs & Clubs

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

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

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(External). Published on 15-06-2015
Wooburn Club
Club
Real Ale Available
16 The Green, Wooburn Green, HP10 0EF
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Coach House
Pub
Real Ale Available
24 The Green, Wooburn Green, HP10 0EJ
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Red Lion
Pub
Real Ale Available
41 The Green, Wooburn Green, HP10 0EU
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-02-2024
Chequers Inn
Pub
Real Ale Available
Kiln Lane, Wooburn Common, HP10 0JQ
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-02-2025
Royal Standard
Pub
Real Ale Available
Wooburn Common Road, Wooburn Common, HP10 0JS
You want to visit - You have this in one of your trips

Breweries

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

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

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Leighton Buzzard Brewery
Leighton Buzzard
Unit 23, Harmill Industrial Estate , Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4FF
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Toast
Ground Floor, Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 1UP
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Bowtie
78 Church Road, Watford, WD17 4PU
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Great Oakley
Ark Farm, High Street South, Tiffield, NN12 8AB
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Lock 81
c/o Wishful Drinking, 124 High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AB
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Wheeling out the sexist tropes
Latest News from East Central

Wheeling out the sexist tropes

As some of you will know, I’ve just finished writing a book on beer festivals (available through CAMRA Books from 8 May). As a result, I’m naturally attuned to beer festival news. So it was hard to miss the recent debate surrounding this year’s St Albans Beer and Cider Festival. To commemorate 100 years since the opening of the Ballito Hosiery Mill, the organisers commissioned a logo design which features the silhouette of the factory, along with a “beer-drinking mascot”. This cartoon lady, after the style of Ballito’s 1950s hosiery advertisements sits bare-footed, holding a pint. Her skirt is ruched up to reveal her stocking tops.

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