East Anglian Beer Festival

More than 60 local real ales to taste

• What:Completely local annual Real Ale Festival
• When: End of April
• Where:The Corn Exchange, Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LB
• Admission: £2 including souvenir glass. Free for CAMRA members
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Run by the West Suffolk branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), this festival attracts thousands of drinkers in search of a perfect pint. It is unusual in that it is one of the few that features ales and beers from within one geographic area - in this case, East Anglia.

There are at least thirty breweries and counting. Several micro-breweries are included and a few "real cider" makers as well. Free soft drinks are provided for designated drivers.