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Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford

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Operator: CAMRA North Bedfordshire
Corn Exchange, St Paul's Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL (View on Google Map)
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CAMRA festival in public hall.

Annual four-day beer and cider festival run by CAMRA North Bedfordshire in a historic performance venue.

THE 48TH BEDFORD CAMRA BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL HAS NOW CLOSED. CAMRA NORTH BEDS LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO ITS 49TH FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER 2027. USE WEBSITE LINK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Historic Interest

Held in Grade II listed 19th century hall, now Bedford's premier performance venue.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Bedfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bedford (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/10/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Bedford Borough Council
Pub ID
BEN/580
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 10:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 6:00pm ‑ 8:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Other Drinking Establishment serves many changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bristol Beer Factory - Independence TasteMatch Prediction

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Independence - Cask Ale Pump Clip
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence Premium Pale Ale • 4.6% Spotted once
Independence - Cask Ale Pump Clip
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford.

ABV 4.6%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Cairngorm - Wildcat TasteMatch Prediction

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Wildcat - Cask Ale
Cairngorm - Wildcat Premium Bitter • 5.1% Spotted once
Wildcat - Cask Ale
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Cairngorm - Wildcat

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford.

ABV 5.1%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Driftwood Spars - Alfie's Revenge TasteMatch Prediction

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Alfie's Revenge - Cask Ale
Driftwood Spars - Alfie's Revenge Strong Ale • 6.5% Spotted once
Alfie's Revenge - Cask Ale
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Driftwood Spars - Alfie's Revenge

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford.

ABV 6.5%
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Penzance - Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Penzance - Mild
Penzance - Mild Mild • 3.6% Spotted once
Penzance - Mild
Penzance - Mild

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford.

ABV 3.6%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Mr Winter's - Implosion TasteMatch Prediction

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Mr Winter's - Implosion
Mr Winter's - Implosion Strong Stout • 10% Spotted once
Mr Winter's - Implosion
Mr Winter's - Implosion

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Bedford CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival, Bedford.

ABV 10%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Wednesday and Saturday
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Full wheelchair access including lift to all floors
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Smoking Smoking
Short pass-outs to street
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free to visitors
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
23 ciders and perries [G]
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes
(outside venue)
Nearby Station (800m)
Bedford

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