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12/03/22 – Burton-on-Trent

After arriving in Sheffield, purchased a Derbyshire Wayfarer ticket and headed for the EMR train to Derby (and change there for Burton) And a 10 minutes change at Derby onto the Birmingham train, calling at Burton-on-Trent Burton Town Brewery First call in Burton was “Burton Town Brewery”, who first started brewing in 2015 (and createdContinue reading “12/03/22 – Burton-on-Trent”

05/03/22 – Bradford Outskirts

A trip out today around the outskirts of Bradford with a number of Micropubs visited during the day. Mainly by bus today, starting from Leeds City Bus Station on the 60 run by Keighley Bus Company heading out towards the Greengates area. The Cracker Barrel Opened in April 2017, this small family run micropub isContinue reading “05/03/22 – Bradford Outskirts”

26/02/22 – Transpennine Real Ale Trail

Group trip with the local Pub on the Transpennine Real Ale Trail, which is a great day out starting from Stalybridge and working back to Dewsbury, with a pub at most stations on the way back (most of which are a few minutes walk from the station). Stalybridge Buffet Bar This is one of theContinue reading “26/02/22 – Transpennine Real Ale Trail”

19/02/22 – Cleveland Coast

A day out by train (and bus) from Northallerton along the Cleveland Coast to Marske on the Sea and Saltburn before heading back to Middlesbrough (with a drop into Redcar in the morning). Includes visits to various Micropubs along the way in Marske, Saltburn and Middlesbrough and a trip to Play Brew Co in Middlesbrough.Continue reading “19/02/22 – Cleveland Coast”

18/02/22 – Northallerton

A day out to the beautiful North Yorkshire market town of Northallerton. Some really historic and interesting pubs in this small town. Includes visits to the local Micropub (Stumble Inn) and a pub which is down as of Regional Historic Importance (Masons Arms). Check out the Local “Bayonet Brewery” aswell which started in October 2021.Continue reading “18/02/22 – Northallerton”

13/02/22 – St Annes on Sea

Rainy and dull morning, headed onto the front to catch the Number 11 bus to St Annes on Sea The Pier Inn After some dinner at The Trawl Boat Inn, headed around to The Pier Inn, recently opened a couple of weeks ago. 5 Cask Lines, 1 Hand Pull Cider and a number of KegContinue reading “13/02/22 – St Annes on Sea”

12/02/22 – Warrington

Started as a dull morning as made our way to Blackpool North to board the direct Avanti West Coast Train to Warrington Bank Quay. The Hop Emporium Arrived into Warrington Bank Quay and the first call of port was Warrington Market. Last time I visited here in 2018 the bar was in the opposite sideContinue reading “12/02/22 – Warrington”

11/02/22 – Blackpool Day 1

On arriving in Blackpool North heading down to the front to board a tram from North Pier up to Cleveleys. Headed to the Shipwreck Brewhouse (a couple of minutes walk from the tram stop) Great selection of beers both cask and keg. I went with Prospect, a Wigan based brewery. Sat in the back roomContinue reading “11/02/22 – Blackpool Day 1”

29/01/22 – Manchester Breweries

One from a few weeks ago. Day out to visit some of Manchesters amazing breweries, a large number of which are situated near Manchester Poccadilly station (with a couple being in units in Railway Arches) Escape from Freight Island First call was to “Escape from Freight Island”, this area has been converted from what usedContinue reading “29/01/22 – Manchester Breweries”

22/01/22 – Darton and Mapplewell

Early start on a Saturday morning and heading up to Darton (between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley stations), with a stop at Wakefield for breakfast on route! Nailmaker Brewery Taproom First call of the day a 5 minute walk from the station via a shortcut (although we walked the long way around). A great brewery andContinue reading “22/01/22 – Darton and Mapplewell”