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Welcome to East Central

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Regional Director
John Evans

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
Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe
Watford & District
South Hertfordshire

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 in 58 minutes
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 4:00pm
Coach House
Pub, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular Beer
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
Closed • Opens in 58 minutes
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
Closed • Opens in 58 minutes
Royal Standard
Pub, in Wooburn Common
4 Regular, 4 Changing Beers

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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McMullen 1980's Brewhouse
McMullen
26 Old Cross, Hertford, SG14 1RD
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Blackened Sun
3 Heathfield, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes, MK12 6HP
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Great Oakley
Ark Farm, High Street South, Tiffield, NN12 8AB
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Mad Squirrel
Unit 18, Boxted Farm, Berkhamsted Road, Potten End, HP1 2SG
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BP brewery
Black Prince
Black Prince, 15 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AE
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‘Much-loved’ landlord dies
Latest News from East Central

‘Much-loved’ landlord dies

For several years, well-loved former landlord Russell Fletcher (above), who died recently, had the unique distinction of running the very first pub listed in each edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide. Alphabetically, Bedfordshire was the first county, the first town in Bedfordshire was Ampthill, and, of course, the first pub in the town was the Albion, where he was the landlord. Former psychiatric nurse Russell took over running the place in 2010 after it was bought by the local B&T brewery in conjunction with Leicester brewers Everards.

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