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Celebrate in Style this Christmas at The National Brewery Centre

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – It’s the first Christmas since Burton’s premier attraction re-opened, and to mark the occasion, The National Brewery Centre and its bar and restaurant, The Brewery Tap, are laying-on a sumptuous, festive menu and programme of parties and events to make the season’s celebrations go with a bang.

Christmas Menu
From the 1st December, through to the 23rd, The Brewery Tap bar and...

Brewery Centre to Host ‘Rhythm and Booze’ Charity Weekend

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – From the 12th to the 14th November, The National Brewery Centre, Burton, is hosting a weekend’s entertainment to raise much-needed funds for local charities.

Entitled ‘Rhythm and Booze’ the events will see a number of renowned musical performers entertain the audiences, who will be enjoying a special range of cask ales and freshly-cooked food, prepared by the Centre’s...
 

Winter Wonderland at Conkers Waterside Centre

Moira, nr. Swadlincote – In the run-up to the festive period, Santa and his Elves will be spreading some Christmas magic in the heart of the National Forest this year, with the welcome return of the Winter Wonderland to Conkers Waterside Centre, near Swadlincote.

From Saturday, 27th November, through to Thursday, 23rd December, Santa’s chief Elf will lead families on a magical journey along an avenue of lights and...

Conkers Set for Fun-Packed Festive Period

Moira, nr. Swadlincote – Christmas and New Year at Conkers, in the heart of the National Forest, is set to be a festive one, with a whole host of exciting, seasonal events taking place.

Winter Wonderland
There’s Winter Wonderland from Saturday, 27th November, through to Thursday, 23rd December, where families are taken on an Elf-led tour of the snow-covered Enchanted Forest.

Once there, visitors will be able to...

Charity Firework Extravaganza at Conkers

Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 6th November 2010, Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of the National Forest is playing host to Ashby Rotary and their annual fireworks display in aid of local charities.

Doors open for the event at 5pm, with the first, smaller fireworks display taking place at 6.45pm then the main display at 7.30pm. There will be hot food available, including a barbecue, fully-licenced bar...

Game and Ale Come Together at Brewing Capital

Burton upon Trent, UK – People will have the opportunity to try a taste of game at The National Brewery Centre, Burton. The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will host a Game and Ale tasting evening at the Centre on Saturday 6th November.

The event - which will also offer guests the chance to try their hand at the sport, with a state-of-the-art...

Christmas Acts Announced at Festive Firkin Comedy Club

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – With October’s Firkin Comedy Club sold out and November’s set to follow, the team at The National Brewery Centre’s Brewery Tap bar and restaurant in Burton are laying-on a Firkin Christmas Comedy Special on the 17th December 2010.

There are still a few tickets left for November’s Firkin Comedy Club (26th November), which will be compered by Jim Campbell, a varied and satirical...

Spooky Goings On at Conkers this Halloween

Moira, nr. Swadlincote – On Saturday 30th October 2010, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest, is playing host to a spooky evening’s entertainment to mark the creepiest night of the year.

The Conkers Halloween Party, offers visitors of all ages, a fun-packed evening of fiendish activities and ghoulish experiences throughout a dense forest setting.

There will be a ghost train...

Local Men Set to ‘Conker’ Three Peaks for Charity

On the 16th, 17th and 18th of October 2010, a four-man team from the Conkers visitor centre in Moira, at the heart of The National Forest, will embark upon the legendary ‘Three Peaks’ challenge in aid of two national charities.

Gerry O’Brien, head ranger from Albert Village; Tom Chamberlain, a ranger from Castle Gresley and Tom Astle, catering assistant from Woodville will face the three peaks – ably assisted by...
 

HRH The Princess Royal Opens the National Brewery Centre, Burton

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – On Tuesday 21st September 2010, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, officially opened the new National Brewery Centre in Burton upon Trent - the town that is synonymous with the British brewing industry. The Centre houses ‘The Brewing Experience’, a visitor attraction which features the history and art of brewing. The exhibition celebrates the UK’s brewing heritage and the...