Leicestershire's Biggest Beer Festival Returns to Great Central Railway

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The Great Central Railway will host the county's biggest beer festival from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21, with free entry for attendees. The four-day event will feature over 100 different drinks across three heritage railway stations: Loughborough, Quorn & Woodhouse, and Rothley. Visitors can enjoy a selection of over 70 beers, 30 ciders, and a wide range of gins, with the option to ride the trains between stations and experience the heritage charm of the railway.

Key Takeaways:

  • The festival will take place over four days, from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21, with free entry for attendees.
  • The event will feature over 100 different drinks across three heritage railway stations: Loughborough, Quorn & Woodhouse, and Rothley.
  • Visitors can enjoy a selection of over 70 beers, 30 ciders, and a wide range of gins.
  • Organisers will host a diesel running day, with real ales and freshly prepared food served onboard from midday.
  • Live performances will take place at Quorn & Woodhouse stations, featuring local artists such as Heart of Oak, The Universals, and Analogue Haze.
  • The Tin Shed Bar will serve drinks, while bars at Loughborough and Rothley will be open throughout the weekend for a more relaxed setting.
  • Solo artists, including Jenny Wren and Luke BP, will perform alongside full bands on Saturday, September 20, with live music running through the afternoon and into the night.
  • Trains will run late into the evening to ensure visitors can get back to their starting point.

Statistics:

  • The festival will feature over 100 different drinks.
  • The event will take place across three heritage railway stations: Loughborough, Quorn & Woodhouse, and Rothley.
  • Visitors can enjoy a selection of over 70 beers.
  • 30 ciders will be available for tasting.
  • A wide range of gins will be featured at the festival.
  • The event will run from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21.

Sources:

  • Great Central Railway website
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