Beer Festivals
Below is a list of other beer festivals and beer events in the local Derby CAMRA area or an easy journey from Derby. Information on local activities can also be found in the Derby Drinker. If you are visiting pubs, please remember to score the beer and enter your scores on the WhatPub website.
For a list of national CAMRA beer festivals look at the CAMRA national website events page.
2025
January
30th to 2nd Feb - Newark BeerMuda Triangle, at Fox and Crown, Organ Grinder and Just Beer. Direct train from Derby to Newark Castle.
February
7th to 8th - Chesterfield CAMRA Beer Festival, Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. Tickets available online or from the Alexandra Hotel in Derby. Direct train from Derby to Chesterfield or Comet bus from Derby Bus Station.
12th to 15th - Great British Beer Festival Winter, Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham. Tickets now on sale. Train from Derby, changing at Sheffield.
March
6th to 8th - Loughborough CAMRA Beer Festival, Polish Club, True Lovers Walk, Loughborough. Direct train from Derby to Loughborough or Skylink bus.
13th to 16th - Smithfield - Merkfest, Meadow Road, Derby, DE1 2BH.
Notes and Information
If you are making a special journey to visit one of the above festivals, you are strongly advised to check dates and opening times directly with the venue.
If you have any information regarding this page, please send an email to the Pubs Officer (pubsofficer@derby.camra.org.uk).
Last updated 11th January 2025.
