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Welcome to East Anglia

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Regional Director
Andrea Briers

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 Anglia

East Anglia's rich brewing heritage is celebrated by CAMRA through its advocacy for real ale, cider, and perry. With an array of beer festivals and pub preservation initiatives, the region is a testament to the enduring legacy of craft brewing and the vibrant community that supports it.

Branches in East Anglia

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Herts/Essex Borders
Tendring
Ely & District
Thurrock

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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Heritage Pub
(External, Key). Published on 26-10-2016
Closed • Opens at 4:00pm
Champion of the Thames
Pub, in Cambridge
2 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
(Key). Published on 11-02-2023
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Endeavour
Gray & Sons Pub, in Springfield
1 Regular, 4 Changing Beers
Blackfriars Tavern, Great Yarmouth
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 30-01-2024
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Blackfriars Tavern
Independent Pub, in Great Yarmouth
2 Regular, 8 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
  • CAMRA voucher scheme
Heritage Pub
Buck Rumburgh 200424. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-04-2024
Closed • Opens at 12:00pm
Buck
Independent Pub, in Rumburgh
1 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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May
28 - 31
38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Public
38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival
Starting at 12:00 28 May 2025 - 22:30 31 May 2025
Colchester
Beer Festival
Jun
5 - 7
Braintree Real Ale Festival
Public
Braintree Real Ale Festival
Starting at 11:00 5 June 2025 - 21:00 7 June 2025
Braintree
Beer Festival
Jun
5 - 7
HITCHIN BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
Public
HITCHIN BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
Starting at 17:00 5 June 2025 - 22:00 7 June 2025
Hitchin
Beer Festival
Jun
7
Huntingdonshire Branch AGM
Member Only
Huntingdonshire Branch AGM
Starting at 14:00 7 June 2025 - 15:30 7 June 2025
Godmanchester
AGM
Jun
14
Steam Hauled Ale Train
This is a non CAMRA event
Public
Steam Hauled Ale Train
Starting at 16:30 14 June 2025 - 21:30 14 June 2025
North Weald, Epping
Other
Jul
5
East Norfolk Branch - Cider Discovery Tour
Public
East Norfolk Branch - Cider Discovery Tour
Starting at 12:00 5 July 2025 - 18:00 5 July 2025
Great Yarmouth
Cider Month
Jul
15 - 19
Chelmsford & Mid-Essex Summer Beer & Cider Festival
Public
Chelmsford & Mid-Essex Summer Beer & Cider Festival
Starting at 12:00 15 July 2025 - 23:00 19 July 2025
Chelmsford
Beer Festival
Jul
24 - 27
Redoubt Beer Festival
This is a non CAMRA event
Public
Redoubt Beer Festival
Starting at 11:00 24 July 2025 - 19:00 27 July 2025
Harwich
Beer Festival
Jul
25 - 27
Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival
Public
Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival
Starting at 12:00 25 July 2025 - 17:00 27 July 2025
North Weald, Epping
Beer Festival
Jul
26
East Norfolk Branch - Cider Discovery Tour
Public
East Norfolk Branch - Cider Discovery Tour
Starting at 12:00 26 July 2025 - 18:00 26 July 2025
California Road, California,
Cider Month
Aug
19 - 23
Peterborough CAMRA Beer Festival
Public
Peterborough CAMRA Beer Festival
Starting at 17:30 19 August 2025 - 23:00 23 August 2025
Peterborough
Beer Festival
Aug
20 - 25
33rd East Anglian Beer and Cider Festival
Public
33rd East Anglian Beer and Cider Festival
Starting at 16:00 20 August 2025 - 18:00 25 August 2025
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
Beer Festival
Aug
20 - 23
Clacton-on-Sea Real Ale & Cider Festival
Public
Clacton-on-Sea Real Ale & Cider Festival
Starting at 18:00 20 August 2025 - 22:00 23 August 2025
Clacton-on-Sea
Beer Festival
Aug
22 - 25
Mid-Norfolk Railway Beer & Music Festival
This is a non CAMRA event
Public
Mid-Norfolk Railway Beer & Music Festival
Starting at 11:00 22 August 2025 - 20:00 25 August 2025
Dereham
Beer Festival
Sep
18 - 21
Stalham Beer Festival
This is a non CAMRA event
Public
Stalham Beer Festival
Starting at 17:00 18 September 2025 - 17:00 21 September 2025
Stalham
Beer Festival
Sep
24 - 27
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival
Public
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival
Starting at 12:00 24 September 2025 - 23:00 27 September 2025
St Albans
Beer Festival
Nov
3
East Norfolk Branch AGM
Member Only
East Norfolk Branch AGM
Starting at 20:30 3 November 2025 - 22:30 3 November 2025
Gorleston
AGM

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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33 East Street, Braintree, CM7 3JJ
c/o 46 St Nicholas Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TT
Estate Office, West Barsham, Fakenham, NR21 9NR
Unit 4, Progress Way, Eye, IP23 7HU
Unit 10, Kingsmead, Station Road, King's Cliffe, PE8 6YH

Latest News from East Anglia

Champion Beer of Britain top six revealed

Finalists for CAMRA’s top beer award have been unveiled at Cambridge Beer Festival. The winners in the IPA, mild, bitter, blonde, pale and golden beer categories will join the finalists announced at the Great British Beer Festival Winter, and all 12 will battle it out to be crowned Champion Beer of Britain 2025. The overall winner will be announced at the Great British Beer Festival at the NEC Birmingham, in August. 

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