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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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Milton Keynes & N Bucks
Watford & District
North Bedfordshire
South 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
Open
Wooburn Club
Wooburn Working Men's Club Club, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular Beer
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Open
Coach House
Pub, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular Beer
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Open
Red Lion
Ginger Dog Pubco Pub, in Wooburn Green
3 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-02-2024
Open
Chequers Inn
Pub, in Wooburn Common
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-02-2025
Open
Royal Standard
Pub, in Wooburn Common
4 Regular, 4 Changing Beers

Events

Delve into the vibrant world of CAMRA events across our region. Experience unique beer festivals, tastings, and meet-ups that celebrate our passion for real ale, cider, and perry.

From annual gatherings to special monthly events, join the community in exploring the rich culture and tradition of our local brews.

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Hitchin Town FC Cider and Cheese Festival
Non CAMRA event - Cider Month
Public
Hitchin Town FC Cider and Cheese Festival
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 July
Hemel Old Town Beer Festival
CAMRA Presents - Beer Festival
Public
Hemel Old Town Beer Festival
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 July
Hemel Hempstead
North Hertfordshire Branch - Garden City Gathering & Willian Walk
CAMRA Presents - Summer of Pub
Public
North Hertfordshire Branch - Garden City Gathering & Willian Walk
Saturday 19 July
Letchworth Garden City
Kings Langley Beer & Fizz Festival
Non CAMRA event - Beer Festival
Public
Kings Langley Beer & Fizz Festival
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September
Kings Langley

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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Benjamin Franklin
The Three Horseshoes, 23 High Street, Ecton, NN6 0QA
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Crown
Crown Public House, Green End, Little Staughton, MK44 2BU
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Buntingford
Greys Brewhouse, Therfield Road, Royston, SG8 9NW
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Carlsberg
Jacobson House, 140 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PZ
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Lock 81
c/o Wishful Drinking, 124 High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1AB
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A great British tradition
Latest News from East Central

A great British tradition

Beer Festivals:  A Great British Tradition Laura Hadland, CAMRA Books, £15.99 Laura Hadland is not only a fine journalist and beer writer but has also worked as a senior museum curator. She has combined these skills to research the history of beer festivals in this country. Almost 100 years before CAMRA was launched, a Great Show of English and Continental Beer was staged by a caterer called W Holland at the North Woolwich Gardens in May 1873.

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