Chappel Summer Beer Festival
Chappel Beer Festival Summer 2026

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WHEN?

     Tuesday 8 september 16:00 to 21:30
     Wednesday 9 September 11:00 to 21:30
     Thursday 10 September 11:00 to 22:30
     Friday 11 September 11:00 to 23:00
     Saturday 12 September 11:00 to 21:30

WHERE?

    East Anglian Railway Museum
    Chappel & Wakes Colne Station
    Station Road
    Wakes Colne, Near to Colchester
    CO6 2DS

160+ Beers plus a selection real cider & perry

Chappel & Wakes Colne National Rail Station (Operated by Greater Anglia) is within the Museum
Provides a good train service from/to Colchester & Sudbury
Connections at Marks Tey for Trains from London Liverpool Street
The Only UK beer festival with a National Rail Station within the venue.

Due to limitations of space, especially in case of bad weather, Chappel Beer Festival is a ticket only event Thursday to Saturday. Tickets must be purchased before arrival. There are no tickets on the door Thursday to Saturday. Tickets on Tuesday & Wednesday can be purchased on the door, but can be purchased in advance for a discount
CAMRA MEMBER TICKETS: CAMRA Member Admission. From 1 Jan 2026, all CAMRA beer festivals are required to offer free admission to CAMRA members. This only applies to festivals entirely run by CAMRA, not joint festivals. Chappel Beer Festival is jointly run with the East Anglian Railway museum, so the free admission to CAMRA rule does not strictly apply. However, Card Carrying Members of CAMRA do get a substantial reduction in admission price, which covers the glass and a starter pack of Beer Tokens, as well as the administration cost of the ticket. If you fancy the reduced CAMRA entry but not already a member, then buying CAMRA membership is easy and has many other benefits. just goto Join CAMRA
The Chappel Beer Festivals are organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) as a fund raising exercse for the East Anglian Railway Museum
East Anglian Railway Museum regestered charity 1001579 https:/earm.co.uk. CAMRA a not for profit comapany No. 01270286 https://camra.org.uk
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