CAMRA Branch Beer Festivals

• Great Yarmouth Beer and Circus Festival 17:00 Thursday 17 – 16:00 Sunday 20 September 2026 Ice House

  The marvellous GYBCF will once again be held on a hopefully warm and sunny 'weekend' in September. Come sit by the river and enjoy a pint! Dance to the live music! Marvel at the circus acts!

  This is a fantastic venue with great public transport links.

  How do I get to an Ice House event/ where can I park?

  Or here’s some practical information:

  Car: Car Parks close to The Ice House: Stonecutters Quay Car Park, NR30 1JB (5 min walk, free after 4pm) Greyfriars Car Park, NR30 2QE (10 min walk) Howard Street Car Park, NR30 1LN (10 min walk, free after 4pm) Market Gates multi-storey NR30 4BQ (20 min walk) Palmers Car Park, NR30 3JP (15 min walk) King Street Car Park, NR30 2PS (15 min walk)

  Train: Abellio Greater Anglia run regular services from Norwich to Great Yarmouth.

  Bus: First Eastern Counties, X1 Service from Lowestoft and Norwich run regularly on Saturdays and Sundays. Plan your magical mystery tour here. Anglian Buses also run regular services from Norwich and east coast areas.

  All buses arrive at Market Gates, a few minutes north of The Drill House.

  Dates and times are :- Thursday 17th - 5pm to 11pm Friday 18th - 12pm to 11pm Saturday 19th - 12pm to 4pm Sunday 20th - 12pm to 4pm (or until the beer and cider run out)

  https://outtherearts.org.uk/the-ice-house/

• 47th Norwich Beer Festival 16:00 Monday 26 – 22:00 Saturday 31 October 2026 The Halls

  The Norwich Beer Festival is back where it belongs - and for the first time since The Halls reopened, this much-loved event returns to its iconic home in the heart of the city.

  Organised by Norwich & District CAMRA, the festival has been a cornerstone of Norwich’s cultural calendar since 1977, drawing visitors from across the region to celebrate the very best in brewing. After a brief hiatus while essential restoration works took place, this year’s event marks a special homecoming for both the festival and the venue.

  Expect a vibrant atmosphere inside the beautifully restored Halls, with hundreds of carefully selected real ales, ciders, perries and more to explore. With around 40,000 pints enjoyed each year, it’s one of the UK’s most popular beer festivals - and a true celebration of craft, community and heritage.

  Run entirely by passionate volunteers, the festival offers not only an outstanding drinks selection but also a warm, welcoming experience for seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.

  Highlights include:

  Hundreds of real ales, plus cider, perry and more Unique setting inside Norwich’s historic Halls Friendly, volunteer-led atmosphere A landmark return following the venue’s reopening Whether you're a dedicated beer lover or simply looking for a memorable day (or evening) out, the Norwich Beer Festival 2026 promises to be a standout moment in the city’s events calendar.

  CAMRA Preview Monday 4pm Open ALL DAY Tuesday for the first time. Lunch and evening sessions Wednesday-Friday Open all day Saturday

  FREE to CAMRA members at all sessions