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Derby Real Ale Breaks

Derby Real Ale BreaksDerby Real Ale BreaksDerby is rightly known as ‘The Real Ale Capital of The Midlands’, but size for size, it's probably the best city for real ale in the country! With more than 120 real ale pubs, three breweries within the city (The Brunswick, The Derby Brewing Company and The Falstaff) and two CAMRA festivals each year, visitors are often overwhelmed by the choice on tap.
 
The compact layout of the city centre makes Derby the perfect destination for a Beer Trail. Drink the history in at the city’s oldest pub, Ye Olde Dolphin, which dates back to 1530, or at The Brunswick Inn - the first purpose built railwayworkers’ pub in the country.
 

The Derby Real Ale Break - real fun for real ale fans!

Take your pick from these beer-themed activities to make it a break to remember - or not, as the case may be!
 
  • Free admission to the CAMRA Beer festival at the Assembly Rooms (9-13 July 2008).
  • Admission for the summer CAMRA Beer Festival includes a free CAMRA souvenir beer tankard and a free half pint of real ale (per person).
  • DIY pub crawl at your leisure, day or night.
  • Micro-brewery visit to the Derby Brewing Company - including free pint of real ale.
  • Micro-brewery visit to the Brunswick Inn, a fully restored Victorian railwayworkers' hostelry where traditional pub ambience is nurtured in every way.
  • Accommodation within easy staggering distance!
 
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Just confirm your requirements at point of booking. Rates have been negotiated at a variety of city hotels and B&Bs. 
 
For full real ale-themed details, please email Derby Tourist Information Centre (tourism@derby.gov.uk, telephone 01332 255883) before making your final selection - they'll co-ordinate all your booking requirements to suit your drinking capacity!
 
Ideal for real ale connoisseurs, Stag & Hen parties, groups and individuals.
 
Real Ale breaks start from Ł62 (based on two people sharing).  
 
Click here to complete the Real Ale Breaks enquiry form on the Visit Derby website. 
 
 
Don't forget to check out our other short breaks - Derby Ghost Breaks and Derby Rams Football Weekend Breaks