Craft Beer Festival Returns To Newhaven

Friday, 10 March 2023 06:33

Brewhaven Sussex Craft Beer Festival returns for its third year in the impressive surroundings of Newhaven Fort on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April .

The event celebrates the fantastic and diverse selection of craft beers being made locally.

Organisers Newhaven Festival and Visit Lewes have invited 16 of the area’s best craft breweries to showcase their products and sell direct to festival-goers, along with food from top local producers and a wine and Sussex spirits bar for non-beer drinkers.

In response to high demand for evening tickets, a Friday night session has been added, along with Saturday afternoon, and a further Saturday evening session.

Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council and Newhaven Councillor, said:

“The festival was a huge hit in 2022 and this year’s Brewhaven promises to be even better with more outstanding local beers and food to enjoy in the iconic setting of Newhaven Fort.

“It’s a great outing for people of all ages with a family-friendly vibe for the afternoon session and more of a party feel for over 18s in the evening including fantastic live music.

“Coming along is the perfect way to sample and support our wonderful array of local brewers, and with lots of tickets already snapped up, book quickly to secure your festival place!”

The daytime session, from 1pm to 5pm on Saturday, will be a laid back, family-friendly event with the Fort’s playground open and free craft activities to keep younger visitors entertained. The café will be serving soft drinks, ice cream, snacks and sandwiches, while brewers offer their products under the cover of the Second World War Romney Hut.

At the over 18s-only Saturday night session, which runs from 6pm to 10pm, there will be more craft beer, food, music and DJs.

More from Sussex News

Funding Available For Tree Planting In Chichester District as National Tree Week Begins

Chichester District Council is reminding landowners that funding is available to support tree planting projects across the Chichester District as part of its ‘Tree Chichester District’ initiative.
West Sussex Firefighters And Emergency Services Carry Out Training Exercise In Chichester Harbour

Firefighters have completed a joint training exercise with HM Coastguard, RNLI, and Chichester Harbour Masters Team to test their procedures in the event of a serious boat fire in Itchenor.
Shoreham Lifeboat’s Festive Look Boosted By Family-Run Business

A Brighton garden centre has declared itself 'delighted' to have been able to spread some festive cheer with a donation to Shoreham Lifeboat station.
Final Touches Being Made To £2m Sussex Wastewater Site Upgrade

A major improvement scheme at a West Sussex wastewater treatment works is being finalised to protect and enhance the local environment.
AllSaints Founder To Host Sustainable Fashion Show In Brighton To Raise Money For Homelessness In City

AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor to host sustainable fashion show on Brighton i360 to raise money for homelessness in city
Chichester Community Warden Helping Fight Against Fraud This Christmas

A community warden at Chichester District Council is helping residents and businesses fight against fraud this Christmas.
Wealden Council Calls For Government Rethink On Winter Fuel Payment

Wealden councillors have called on the government to reconsider its decision surrounding the Winter Fuel Payment.
Snowy Protest At Lewes County Hall Calls For Fossil Fuel Divestment

Residents of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove braved snow and near-zero temperatures this morning (Thursday) to stage a 90-minute 'Divest for climate justice!' protest outside County Hall in Lewes.
Local MP Tours Firefighters’ Centre In Littlehampton

Bognor Regis and Littlehampton MP Alison Griffiths visited Fire Fighters Charity’s Marine Court in Littlehampton last Friday, meeting with firefighters, service users, and charity staff to learn about the health and wellbeing support provided to fire and rescue service personnel, some of whom are recovering from injury and illness.
Former Portslade Scout Leader Convicted Of 79 Child Sex Offences

A Hove man whose jobs gave him repeated access to children has been convicted of dozens of child sex offences.