North Bedfordshire CAMRA launched its Real Ale Trail at the 48th Bedford Beer & Cider Festival on 7th October 2026.

*The Ale Trail is open until 5th January 2027. It will take you to some great real ale in 24 great participating pubs.

*Pick up a Real Ale Trail card listing the participating pubs from several town centre venues. You can also download the card by clicking Ale Trail card and print one yourself.

* Visit each pub, buy a pint or half-pint of real ale and collect a sticker for your card. Designated drivers who buy a low alcohol beer or soft drink can get a sticker too.

*Collect stickers from at least 14 pubs to qualify for entry in a raffle. Collecting stickers from all 24 pubs will earn two entries.in the raffle.

*Qualifying cards must be returned by 5th January 2027, either to 37 Kathie Road, Bedford, MK42 0QJ or to the Hidden Barrel, Harpur Street, Bedford, where the raffle will be drawn at 5pm on 5th January .

*North Beds CAMRA is assembling a range of attractive raffle prizes, many generously donated by pubs and local breweries. Click Ale Trail prizes to see the current prize list, which may grow as the Ale Trail continues .

*If you take part you will visit some remarkably good local pubs. Good luck in the raffle!