Derby Heritage Beer Festival
Introduction
The festival brings together over 150 real ales from the best of Britain's breweries, alongside a selection of ciders, world beers and craft keg.
The festival will be held on the ground floor of the Museum of Making, with seating available ina marquee installed for the occasion. A range of food will be provided by the Musum's River Kitchen and there will be live music entertainment over the event. This is an over 18s event. We operate challenge 25 and visitors are advised to bring ID with them. The event promotes cashless payments and this is the preferred method.
See the Museum of Making's website for additional details: Museum of Making Derby Heritage Beer Festival.
The Museum of Making is separate from the festival and will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 each day with free entry.
There is ample seating available both inside the marquee and outside on the paved area.
Opening Dates, Times and Prices
Wednesday 3rd September, 18:00 to 23:00 (free to CAMRA members)
Thursday 4th September, 12:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 23:00
Friday 5th September, 12:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 23:00
Saturday 6th September, 12:00 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 23:00
Prices:
Entry is £7 and you will need a £3 (refundable) glass. CAMRA members with a valid membership card will receive a free pint with paid entry.
Festival Tickets - book tickets with this link. This includes a £3 refundable glass and an 84p booking fee.
Walk-Ins are allowed on the day subject to capacity. So we recomments purchasing a ticket to gaurantee entry.
CAMRA members get free entry on Wednesday evening.
Location and Directions
Address: The Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby.
The Museum of Making is very close to the Silk Mill and Dolphin pubs.
Railway: The train station is approximately 20 minutes walk away. Head towards the city centre and continue past the bus station, Morledge, Council House, Premier Inn and across Cathedral Green.
Bus: The bus station is approximately 10 minutes walk away. Head right along Moreledge, past the Council House, Premier Inn and across Cathedral Green.
Program
Real Ale: Please download the real ale Rev 5 program here. We will keep adding details to this list so keep checking this website.
Craft Keg: Please download the craft keg list here.
World Beer and Spirits: Please download the list of world beer and also wines and spirits here.
Cider: Please download the cider program here.
Refreshments
The River Kitchen in the museum will serve a range of hot and cold food.
Music
Wed Evening - to be confirmed.
Thu Evening - Crossroads (Rock / Pop).
Fri Evening - Indie Division (Indie / Britpop).
Sat Evening - Unforgiven.
For further information or if you would like to play at the festival, please email Gareth ents@derby.camra.org.uk.
Further Information
For specific enquiries or feedback, please contact the festival organiser: Russ Gilbert - BeerFestival@derby.camra.org.uk
Last updated 31st August 2025.
