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Welcome to East Central

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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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Northamptonshire
South Bedfordshire
East Bedfordshire
Milton Keynes & N Bucks

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
Closed • Opens at Noon
Wooburn Club
Wooburn Working Men's Club Club, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Closed • Opens at Noon
Coach House
Pub, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular Beer
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Closed • Opens at Noon
Red Lion
Ginger Dog Pubco Pub, in Wooburn Green
3 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-02-2024
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Chequers Inn
Pub, in Wooburn Common
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-02-2025
Closed • Opens at Noon
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 Beer & Cider Festival 2026
Beer Festival
Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival 2026
Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 June
Hitchin
Free member entry: Show valid membership card on arrival
South Bedfordshire CAMRA Social - Harlington
Social
South Bedfordshire CAMRA Social - Harlington
Saturday 6 June
Harlington
Stony Stratford Cricket Club Beer Festival
Non CAMRA event - Beer Festival
Stony Stratford Cricket Club Beer Festival
Friday 10 - Sunday 12 July
Stony Stratford
Hemel Old Town Beer Festival
Beer Festival
Hemel Old Town Beer Festival
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July
Hemel Hempstead
Free member entry: Advance online booking required
Buzzrail Beer Festival
Non CAMRA event - Beer Festival
Buzzrail Beer Festival
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 July
Leighton Buzzard
Aston Clinton Beer Festival
Non CAMRA event - Beer Festival
Aston Clinton Beer Festival
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August
Aston Clinton

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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Potbelly
31-44 Sydney Street, Kettering, NN16 0HY
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Budweiser (Headoffice)
Bureau, 90 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1EN
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Creative Juices
Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, WD3 9XQ
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McMullen 1980's Brewhouse
McMullen
26 Old Cross, Hertford, SG14 1RD
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New River
Unit 47, Hoddesdon Industrial Centre, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0FF
More info
Hen’s Damm switch
Latest News from East Central

Hen’s Damm switch

The Old Speckled Hen range of beers has been sold to Damm UK despite owner Greene King saying it would be the cornerstone of a new cask beer sales initiative in 2023. The beer, which dates from the late 1970s, has been brewed at Greene King's base in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, for the past 25 years after it took over the Morland brewery in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The beer will eventually be made at the Damm Eagle brewery in Bedford.

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