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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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East Bedfordshire
Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe
Northamptonshire
North 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
Open
Wooburn Club
Wooburn Working Men's Club Club, in Wooburn Green
1 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(External, Key). Published on 10-06-2023
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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
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Chequers Inn
Pub, in Wooburn Common
3 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-02-2025
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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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The Stables at Gable Manor, Wooburn Common Road, Wooburn Common, Wooburn Green, HP10 0JS
c/o Bosworths Garden Centre, 110 Finedon Road, Burton Latimer, NN15 5QA
The Potato Shed, Symonds Hyde Farm, Symonds Hyde Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9BB
Rear of Bencroft Grange Farm, 322 Bedford Road, Rushden, NN10 0SE
Church Street, Little Horwood, Milton Keynes, MK17 0PF

Latest News from East Central

Community pub ownership update – August

Since May’s bulletin, the number of community-owned pubs (COPs) has increased from 227 to 234. Those not owned but run by the community has seen a slight decrease of two, down to 29, however, one of the losses is now community owned. The number of active campaigns has risen from 90 to 101, so there is clear public interest in community ownership.

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