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Celebrate in Style this Christmas at The National Brewery Centre

11/5/2010 10:00 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

Game and Ale Come Together at Brewing Capital

10/29/2010 6:42 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...
HRH The Princess Royal Visiting The National Brewery Centre, Burton, 21-09-2010
 

HRH The Princess Royal Opens the National Brewery Centre, Burton

9/24/2010 4:10 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...
Performers in The National Brewery Centre's Edwardian Bar, Burton upon Trent
 

Brewery Actor Wanted to Travel Back in Time

9/14/2010 11:49 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, is on the lookout for a talented performer/actor to play a number of historic roles from the town’s esteemed brewing history.

Since it opened back in May 2010, the Centre has had a resident team of actors and performers dressed in full period costume adding an air of authenticity to the visitor experience - staying in character...
Shire horse and dray at The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
 

48 Heavy Horses to Compete at The National Brewery Centre

9/8/2010 4:05 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – Final preparations are being made for the inaugural Heavy Horse Show that’s taking place on the 12th of September, 2010, at the UK’s leading brewing museum, The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent.

The competition, which celebrates the iconic Heavy Horse breeds from around the region, will see an impressive total of 48 horses compete. Cllr David Leese, Mayor of East...
Shire horse at The National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
 

Friday Farmyard Fun at Brewery Centre

7/23/2010 8:14 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – This summer, to help parents get through the seemingly endless school holiday, The National Brewery Centre, Burton, is hosting a regular ‘Farmyard Friday’ event at the Horninglow Street attraction.

Children - who’ll get into the Centre for free when accompanied by a paying adult - will be able to meet a variety of farmyard animals such as pigs, hens, goats, ponies and, not...
London Ale Taster 2010
 

London Ale Taster Found in Ancient Role Revival

6/18/2010 2:52 PM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Spitalfields, London, UK, 18th June 2010 – The battle for the title of London Ale Taster 2010 reached it’s thrilling climax in an event that took place in the historic setting of Old Spitalfields Market, London.

The competition was tough, but Steve Williams, a 48-year-old Chartered Accountant from South West London, took the coveted crown in front of the assembled crowd. Each of the six, short-listed contestants...

London Ale Taster - Battle for Ancient Role at Beer Market

6/3/2010 11:10 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Spitalfields, London, UK– Following last month’s call for applicants for the ancient position of London Ale Taster, on Wednesday 9th June, London’s historic Old Spitalfields Market will play host to an special beer event which will see six, short-listed candidates battle it out for the coveted role.

The free event, which is open to the public, takes place at 1pm on the 9th June and will see the six contestants...

The National Brewery Centre’s Shire Celebrates Birthday with Competition Winner ...

5/12/2010 10:42 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Who/What: Trooper, the younger of the two Shire horses at The National Brewery Centre is celebrating his 2nd birthday this weekend. The winner of the naming competition, Chloe Lewis, from Burton, will be there to celebrate the special day and present him with a carrot cake complete with candles.

When: at 15.30hrs on Saturday 15th May 2010

Where: The National Brewery Centre, Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent,...

Ancient Ale Role to Return to City of London

5/11/2010 1:03 PM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Spitalfields, London, UK - 11th May 2010 – London’s historic Old Spitalfields Market has announced it’s looking for a candidate to resurrect the ancient (and coveted) role of Ale Taster, a position that will have disappeared in the early nineteenth century.

In medieval times, ordinary citizens were appointed to oversee and inspect various aspects of everyday life, effectively doing the work of our modern Inspectors...