160 Newark Beer Festival

“An old castle in ruins, and a magnificent church, marks the Nottinghamshire town of malt and brewing. Other towns in the county may be more picturesque and more famous for their manufacturers, but non can vie with Newark in its malthouses and kilns, or beat the quality of malt manufactured or the beer brewed in that historic Trentside town.”

Alfred Barnard from his ‘Noted Breweries of Great Britain and Ireland’ of 1889-91.

If you like beer, then you probably know where to find it. But for beer tasting newbies, what better place to start to appreciate the UK’s rich brewing heritage, than at the Annual Newark Beer Festival, ‘the event in the tent’.

2007 will be the twelth year and since its humble beginnings, the festival has progressed from event number one, when drowned in popularity from intrigued punters, the festival ran out of beer.

We spoke to Chris Constantine, one of the early organisers of the festival on its tenth anniversary. “We thought that 40 beers would be enough, by the Saturday afternoon, we had to go on national TV and tell everyone not to come. Even radio 5 added to the end of their travel report, don’t go to the Newark Beer Festival if you are passing by, as they don’t have beer.” Coupled with the existing marketing campaign that they had instigated, the Festival had well and truly made its mark, albeit not all positive. Having reached the tenth festival - Chris commented that it was ‘quite liberating to not have to worry and to beable to come to the festival, buy his own glass and beer tokens, sit in the sun with his family and relax.’ And relax anyone can - the festival is just the right size and ambience.

The first suprise, of course, is the choice of beers, over 120 of them. Whilst many are brewed by medium and large sized breweries, there are some that brew beer in their back gardens. The choice of flavours means that anyone can find one favourite they like. They are chosen for the festival by Steve the cellarman, who works long and hard to bring a selection of beers from around the country. We had never even heard of many of the varieties, let alone sampled them. One thing was for sure, none of them were flat, warm or lumpy which is apparantly a ‘popular misconception amongst the uninitiated.’

The festival is organised by the Newark branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale). Anyone can become a member of the branch, numbers of which currently stand at over 100, with a large percentage of those being active members. Having joined CAMRA (which incidently is for individuals, not pubs) you get discounts on entry to CAMRA organised beer festivals, discounted offers on publications, such as the hugely popular Good Beer Guide, a monthly newspaper on pubs, beers and breweries and a nice warm glow, knowing that you have helped the campaign for real ale.

So mark in your diaries for next year, the 12th festival around the last May Bank Holiday, will be well worth visiting. But don’t worry if you miss it, real ales can be sampled at any time at many pubs across the country. One only has to research in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide, to find real ales in their area. A copy can be found in your local library.

159 Newark on Trent

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Newark is a really pretty market town with many attractions and a suprisingly active event calendar. It also boasts an pro-active business club and a bustling market place. With a one and a half hour train link to Kings Cross, Newark is popular with commuters.

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  • Palace Theatre
  • The Navigation Waterfront
  • The Old Post Office
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  • New Island
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  • Reeds Restaurant
  • Sorrento
  • The Atrium
  • The Friendly Farmer
  • The Rose Cottage
  • Trumps
  • Zizzi

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  • The Bearings
  • Beesthorpe Hall
  • Kelham Hall
  • Newark Town Hall
  • The Red House Country Manor Hotel

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130 Nottingham City Guide

Nottingham City Guide, Including Nottingham Hotels by Ms Maria Williams

If you are seeking an interesting and relaxing holiday, try visiting Nottingham. There are many things to see and do. For instance, a tour of Nottingham Castle is sure to delight tourists young and old. There are caves, galleries and plenty of entertainment. Also try out some shops, pubs and other fun.

Places of interest

Galleries or even a castle. Nottingham is filled with things to do. Take a tour of some of these prime destinations.

Angel Row Gallery - When it opened in 1991, it instantly acquired a status as a sort of flagship of contemporary art. Living artists have created all the artwork displayed at Angel Row Gallery in Nottingham. Exhibitions are shown throughout the year. Angel Row Gallery makes for a delightful tourist destination for those visiting Nottingham.

Nottingham Castle - Nottingham Castle is also a museum and art gallery as well. Located on Castle Road in Nottingham, Nottingham Castle used to be a Duke’s mansion back in the 18th century. Learn the story of Nottingham and visit the gardens, exhibitions and don’t forget to stop into the café and museum shop.

Brewhouse Yard Museum - For something of a change in your Nottingham adventure, visit the Brewhouse Yard Museum on Castle Boulevard. It is officially called the Museum of Nottingham Life. If you want to learn about culture, you can get a glimpse at what life has been like for the people of Nottingham through a history of over 200 years.

Things to Do

After the museums and castles, there are many things to to occupy yourself in Nottingham. Hang out with the locals in popular clubs or do a bit of shopping in Nottingham’s popular shopping districts.

Dogma - Hang out with locals in a friendly club called Dogma in Nottingham, located on Byard Lane. It has a friendly atmosphere that is slightly sophisticated. Most locals consider it a great place for live music and dancing the night away.

Old Market Square - For plenty of shopping and entertainment, visit Old Market Square in Nottingham. It has plenty of shops and photographic architecture to capture the spirit of Nottingham. Don’t forget to check out the Angel Row central library or the Bell Inn located in the Old Market Square.

Pubs - You can’t visit the United Kingdom without spending one evening in a pub with the locals. Try some of the more favourite pubs in Nottingham. Some of the more popular ones are Chaplins Bar, Tynemill Ltd., and Admiral Rodney.

Food & Drink

After all the entertainment and excitement of exploring Nottingham, you will want to relax and experience a nice meal to complete the evening. Try one of these highly recommended restaurants.

Moog - Located on Newdigate Street in Nottingham, Moog offers a top quality bar and restaurant for hungry tourists and locals alike. Its unique atmosphere makes it an enjoyable place for a rack of lamb or anything else you would like. The food starts at £10 a plate.

Vision Restaurant and Café Bar - In Nottingham is a unique restaurant and bar called Vision. It opened in 2001 by Trevor Cummings. You can meet him at the restaurant most nights, as he is often found in the kitchen, as he is a long time chef. Try some Honey Roast Half Duckling or Rump Steak. Dinner starts at just £20 per person.

World Service Restaurant - World Service Restaurant and bar in Nottingham offers a different flavour for tourists. With three dining rooms, you can eat in elegant style while sampling some of the finest food. A restaurant award winner for three years on a row, World Service Restaurant offers a menu consisting of roast breast of chicken, grilled cod and grilled fillet of beef. Dinner may start at £30 per person and up.

Hotels and Accommodations

There are no shortage of fine hotels in Notingham. Try a few of these favourite Nottingham hotels.

Premier Apartments Nottingham
Village Hotel Nottingham
City Centre Welbeck Hotel Nottingham, Nottinghamsh
Park Inn Nottingham Formerly Nottingham Moat House
Crowne Plaza Nottingham
The Strathdon Hotel
Ramada Nottingham / Derby
Novotel Nottingham
Best Western Westminster Hotel
The Saffron White and Green Hotel
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel
Holiday Inn Nottingham-Castle Marina
Comfort Hotel Nottingham (city centre)
Citilodge Nottingham
Rutland Square Hotel
Express by Holiday Inn Nottingham City Centre
The Dakota Hotel
Jurys Inn Nottingham
Nottingham City Centre (Goldsmith St) Premier Trav
The Britannia Nottingham Hotel
Colwick Hall Hotel

Entertainment

After a cosy night’s sleep, you may want to experience more of what Nottingham has to offer. How about these selected entertainments!

Galleries of Justice - Inside Nottingham is the Galleries of Justice. For fun, you could be arrested, sentenced and executed all in an afternoon. The building was originally a court starting in the 1700’s. Don’t miss out on murder mystery nights and ghost tours provided by the staff of the Galleries of Justice.

Theatre Royal - A journey to Nottingham would not be complete without a little bit of theatre. Visit Royal Centre where you can see drama, comedy and more preformed by some of the best groups in the world. It was built in 1865 and has since house some of the best entertainment. Located on Theatre Square, it is highly accessible to tourists visiting Nottingham.

With everything available to you in Nottingham, you can have fun by yourself or with your entire family. There is plenty to see, taste and feel while on your holiday. Visit Nottingham for fun, excitement and adventure.

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Name: Maria Williams
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Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of hotels in Nottingham.

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70 Nottingham

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68 Nottinghamshire

Welcome to our directory of entries for Nottinghamshire, currently in development.

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Roz Edwards is currently the Editor for Nottinghamshire, although the post is vacant. If you are interested, please visit http://www.fridayteam.net/

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