Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival 2026

Every summer, Admirals Park becomes the beer and cider headquarters for CAMRA’s Chelmsford & Mid-Essex branch. From 13 to 18 July 2026 — Monday 2pm to Saturday 11pm, last entry at 10.30pm — the Chelmsford Summer Beer & Cider Festival offers a full week of outdoor tastings, with a wide selection of real ales, ciders and perries, complemented by live music and food stalls. Set in leafy surroundings just a stone’s throw from the city centre, the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly by day, and festive in the evening: the format is ideal for both nights out with friends and social gatherings with colleagues. CAMRA members enjoy free entry; tickets include a souvenir glass and tasting tokens. A major summer event in Essex, it showcases the vitality of the British real ale movement and the central role of volunteering in these major gatherings. Further information: https://cbcf.camra.org.uk/