Fancy making your pint rather than just drinking it? Or even just finding out more about how it ended up in the glass in front of you? Discover how your favourite tipple is created at one of the many tours of distilleries and breweries around the country. There are many independent gin emporiums busy handcrafting one of our most popular beverages and even a whisky distillery. Whether it’s an ale trail in Cumbria offering brewery tours including stop-offs at artisan microbreweries, or a cider route through Herefordshire, remember to bring along a designated driver.
Cycling and cider makes for a great combination in Herefordshire.
Location: Ledbury, Herefordshire
Explore the vineyard and sample the wine and beer produced in this truly independent brewery in Oxfordshire.
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Roll up your sleeves as you become an apprentice brewer for the day in one of Derby’s many micro-breweries.
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
The emphasis at Chiltern Brewery has always been to produce natural, wholesome beers using the best, class A malt and hops sourced in England.
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Celebrate one of Kent's finest exports - the humble hop - with a beery-break in Faversham in Kent.
Location: Faversham, Kent
Get some 'Ginspiration' with tutored tasting at family-run distillery in beautiful Thornbury, near Bristol.
Location: Thornbury, Bristol
The city’s largest brewery operates six characterful pubs full of charm. Each one serves locally brewed ale in a unique setting.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
The most energy-efficient distillery in the UK, producing high quality vodka, gin, whisky and more from grin to glass.
Location: Southwold, Suffolk
Bishop’s Castle is home to the Three Tuns Brewery, the oldest brewery still in operation in the country.
Location: Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Surrey has a wealth of drinks producers creating delicious award-winning wines and beers right across the county.
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Stunning scenery, cosy accommodation, good food and real ale are all on offer with Jennings Adventure Ales trails in the Lake District.
Location: Ambleside, Cumbria
Cider anyone? Head to Deanhouse Farm, nestled in the Holme Valley and enjoy a sup or two of local, artisan cider producer, Rob North’s passion.
Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
With its fine selection of beer and cider stalls, many of which offer local produce, Nottingham's Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival is a great place for drink connoisseurs.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
At one of Plymouth's oldest indoor attractions, see first hand how Plymouth's unique smooth gin is made.
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Take a bespoke tour around the London Distillery Company in London's Battersea, and learn how to make your own gin from scratch.
Location: London
Explore the rich beer and brewing offer in Nottingham, from historic pubs to modern craft beers, and a brewery tour guided by Robin Hood himself.
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Become a cocktail-making master at the home of Bombay Sapphire gin. Enjoy a hands-on experience with gin experts, before embarking on a self-discovery tour.
Location: Laverstoke, Hampshire
Come, see, taste and buy outstanding natural spirits at the Cotswolds Distillery and stay at a renowned inn nearby for more foodie delights.
Location: Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire
Take in Southwold’s iconic sights on a coastal stroll along Suffolk’s Heritage Coastline, from brightly coloured beach huts to homemade arcade games.
Location: Southwold, Suffolk
Join a tour of Woodforde’s Brewery on the edges of The Broads and discover the local ingredients that make Woodforde’s beer taste so great.
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Discover the taste of Southsea Brewing Co., brewed in Southsea Castle's micro-brewery.
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
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