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Spa Valley's popular Beer & Cider Festival is back from Thursday, 16th to Sunday, 19th October 2025!


A 5-mile long Beer & Cider Festival with 220 Real Ales, of which 36 will be Kent Green Hop. Complimented by 14 Keg Beers and 78 Ciders, this is the biggest event they've ever staged for lovers of beer and cider!

Entry to the stations is free, with charges applying to train travel. CAMRA members receive a 25% discount on train travel upon production of a valid membership card at the ticket offices (not available online). All children aged 0-15 years travel FREE when accompanied by a full fare-paying adult during our Beer & Cider Festival!

Head to the Spa Valley Railway this October and enjoy 220 Real Ales, including 36 Kent Green Hop Beers, 14 Keg Beers, 78 Ciders, Live Music throughout the event at all three stations, and food stalls, including the popular Fullers Butcher BBQ and Thai Food stand, alongside our steam and heritage diesel trains!

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Spa Valley Railway 14th Real Ale and Cider Festival

Type:Beer Festival

Spa Valley Railway, Nevill Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5QY

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Opening Times

Season (16 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Thursday18:00 - 22:00
Friday - Saturday09:25 - 23:10
Sunday09:25 - 17:00

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