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Great Central Railway's Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Returns with Free Entry and Entertainment

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Visitors can enjoy real ales, freshly prepared food, and live music from local favourites at the Great Central Railway's Beer, Cider & Gin Festival, which kicks off on Thursday, September 18. The festival will feature a diesel running day, extended evening sessions, and a full line timetable from Friday, September 19 onwards. With free entry and entertainment across multiple locations, it's the perfect way to celebrate the best of late summer. Visitors can enjoy live performances, sample an incredible range of drinks, and soak up the unique atmosphere at the heritage stations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will take place at the Great Central Railway's Loughborough, Quorn & Woodhouse, and Rothley stations, with free entry and no need to book.
  • Visitors can enjoy real ales and freshly prepared food onboard from midday, and the Loughborough bar will open its doors at 4pm on Thursday, September 18.
  • From Friday, September 19, the festival will come alive with a full line timetable and extended evening sessions, featuring live performances and a range of drinks at each station.
  • Visitors can enjoy live music from solo artists and full bands across multiple stations, including Jenny Wren and Luke BP, as well as Heart of Oak, The Universals, and Analogue Haze.
  • Trains will run late into the evening, ensuring visitors can get back to their starting point with ease.
  • The festival will conclude on Sunday, September 21 with a more laid-back finale, featuring all four bars open into the afternoon and a quieter timetable.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21.
  • The festival will feature a diesel running day on Thursday, September 18.
  • The full line timetable and extended evening sessions will resume from Friday, September 19.
  • There will be live performances every day of the festival, with a range of acts and artists.
  • Visitors can enjoy real ales, freshly prepared food, and a range of drinks at each station.
  • The festival will be free to attend, with no need to book.

Sources:

  • "Great Central Railway's Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Returns" by Jonathan Fraser, published in an unknown source.

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