DURHAM’S annual beer festival returns next week (Wednesday, August 27).
The 34th Durham Beer Festival takes place at Dunelm House, home of Durham Students’ Union on New Elvet, Durham City, from August 27 to 30.
There will be 120 British real ales, 30 ciders and perries, bottled beer and assorted wines.
Food and soft drinks will also be available.
The event, organised by Durham Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), will be open to the public from 6pm to 11pm on the Wednesday, with Camra members allowed in from 4pm.
The first day will feature a Battle of the Beers, with judging from 4pm and the winner announced at 7pm.
The festival will then be open from 11am to 11pm on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Entry costs £4 for the general public but is free for Camra members.
Public tickets are just £1 for the Saturday.
Drinks then cost £1.60 per half pint.
There will be music on the Saturday afternoon from North Road and Driven Serious.
For more information, visit camradurham.org.uk
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