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Discover the rich history of British brewing with the Greene King Brewery tour, a journey through time, tradition, and the art of crafting iconic ales. Experience first-hand the legacy that spans over two centuries.

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Embark on an immersive journey through the iconic Greene King Brewery, nestled in the historic heart of Bury St. Edmunds.

This tour is more than a simple walkthrough; it’s a rich narrative of British brewing history, commencing from its 1799 origins.

As you navigate the venerable corridors and brewing chambers, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of time-honoured methods with cutting-edge innovations.

The aroma of fermenting ales, the sight of traditional casks, and the tales of ancient brewing techniques all coalesce to make this tour a sensory delight.

A pinnacle moment is the tasting session, where you’ll savour Greene King’s iconic ales, each sip echoing centuries of craftsmanship.

Alongside, learn about Greene King’s pivotal role in the pub industry and its commitment to sustainability.

Whether you’re an ale aficionado or a history enthusiast, the Greene King Brewery tour promises a captivating dive into the world of British beer.

Historic Overview : Delve deep into Greene King’s origins from 1799, understanding its foundation and evolution.

Brewing Process Walkthrough : See first-hand how the beers are brewed, from grain selection to fermentation.

Tasting Session : Sample a variety of Greene King’s iconic ales, including their flagship Greene King IPA.

Traditional Brewing Techniques : Gain insight into age-old practices that have been maintained and merged with modern methods.

Sustainability Initiatives : Learn about Greene King’s efforts in promoting eco-friendly brewing practices.

Exclusive Access : Tour areas of the brewery not open to the general public, getting a behind-the-scenes look.

Historic Pubs : Understand the significance of Greene King’s vast network of pubs, perhaps with a visit to one of their most iconic or oldest establishments.

Interactive Exhibits : Engage with interactive displays or multimedia presentations that detail the brewery’s history and brewing techniques.

Merchandise Shop : A chance to purchase exclusive Greene King merchandise, from branded glassware to limited-edition brews.

What is the duration of the Greene King Brewery tour?

The tour typically lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, including the tasting session.

Is there an age restriction for the tour?

Yes, participants must be 18 years or older due to the tasting session involved.

Do I need to book in advance?

While walk-ins are sometimes accepted, it’s highly recommended to book in advance to ensure availability.

What beers will I get to taste during the tour?

Participants typically sample a range of Greene King’s iconic ales, including their flagship Greene King IPA, although the selection may vary.

Are group bookings available?

Yes, group bookings are available, often with special rates or arrangements for larger parties.

Can I purchase beers or merchandise at the end of the tour?

Absolutely! There’s a merchandise shop where you can buy branded items and a selection of Greene King beers.

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Take a tour inside the brewery and see one of the best views over the town from their rooftop!

2 Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QT, United Kingdom

About this Business

The leading UK brewer and pub company Greene King has called Bury St Edmunds home for over 200 years, and it carries on a long heritage of brewing in the town.

The brewery has a fascinating history going all the way back to 1086, when monks would brew ale on the site of the Great Abbey using water from Bury’s chalk wells which are still used today by Greene King.

The historic Westgate brewery since was established in 1799, using local malted barley, and water from the 1,000 year old chalk wells in all of their famous brews. You can find their beers in the traditional pubs that Greene King runs in and around East Anglia, as well as in many of their pubs, restaurants and hotels in cities, towns and villages located across the UK.

Greene King offer two tours - Brewery Tour and Walk, Talk Tour (which does not go inside the brewery). Each tour takes around an hour and 40 minutes.

Brewery Tour

This gives you the opportunity to enter the Brewery and climb over 100 steps to the roof for a fantastic view over Bury St Edmunds. You MUST wear flat enclosed shoes. No walking aids can be used in the Brewery as the steps are very steep.

Walk, Talk Tour

Join us as we walk through Greene King’s history, discovering our oldest buildings and finding out what they have been used for throughout time. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you need to know about Greene King and how our beers are made. Back in our café you will be able to watch a virtual tour of our brewery and enjoy a tutored tasting of our beers brewed here in Bury St Edmunds and Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Find out how we make our beers and what goes in to them to give that distinctive taste. Why not come early and have something to eat in the café before your tour or stay and relax afterwards. You will receive a free bottle of beer to take away and a 10% off voucher to spend in the café and the shop on the day (minimum spend of £5).

The brewery is less than 5 minutes walk from the town centre. Limited parking outside the Beer Café – nearest public parking behind the Premier Inn IP33 2AR.

For Tour times and to book visit the Greene King website .

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Greene King Brewery Tours

This tour gives you the chance to enter our 1930’s tower brewery. You will need to be able to climb over 100 stairs without a walking aid to see the amazing view of Bury St Edmunds from our roof.

You will hear all about the brewing process and the history of Greene King.

You will then come back to the café to taste some of our lovely beers.

Before you leave you can choose a bottle of beer to take home to remember your day or stay for a free pint.

Why not treat yourself to lunch or breakfast on tour day and any purchases in the shop over £5 will receive 10% discount.

Please note the café is closed to the public on Sundays. Its open for tours only. You will be able to purchase from the shop after your tour and receive 10% discount on purchases over £5

Limited Parking is available outside the café or the nearest car park is Ram Meadow Cotton Lane IP33 1XT

Tours run Tuesday to Sunday.

Tuesday 2pm-3.45pm

Wednesday 2pm-3.45pm

Thursday 11am-12.45pm, 2pm – 3.45pm

Friday 2pm-3.45pm

Saturday 11am-12.45pm, 2pm-3.45pm, 3.30pm-4.30pm

Sunday 2pm-3.45pm

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Greene King Brewery

For more than 200 years, we’ve been brewing quality cask ales at the Westgate Brewery in Bury St Edmunds.

WESTGATE BREWERY – THE HOME OF GREENE KING BEERS It’s exciting to think that we’ve had a brewery on our site since 1799. But even more impressive is that brewing in the town can be traced back as far as the Domesday book in 1086.

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Brewer reveals plans for new £40million facility

A Suffolk brewer has signalled its intention to build a new state-of-the-art £40million brewery.

Greene King has unveiled plans to construct a new facility next to its distribution centre at Suffolk Park in Bury St Edmunds.

The move, which is slated for completion in 2027, will see its brewing operations move from the current Westgate Brewery when it is completed.

The new brewery would cost £40million (Image: Greene King)

Nick Mackenzie, chief executive officer at Greene King, said: “Brewing in Bury St Edmunds is a core part of Greene King’s DNA.

"This investment represents a further and significant ongoing commitment to our brewing operations in a town which has such a rich and storied connection with our business and with brewing.

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"As we seek to make our operations more sustainable, our new brewery will future proof our ability to brew our much-loved brands, as we create a thriving modern hospitality business.

The proposed new brewery will form part of the company's wider transformation programme and improve the sustainability of its operation.

Per pint, water usage in the brewing process will be reduced by more than 50%, alongside significant improvements in energy efficiency.

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Matt Starbuck, managing director of brewing and brands at Greene King, said: “We have been brewing in Bury St Edmunds for over 200 years.

"We are passionate about our craft and the development of this state-of-the-art facility will allow us to maintain brewing at the core of our business going forwards.

"We are excited by the opportunity that this affords and the chance to invest in innovation and the development of our world-class beer portfolio.”

Jo Churchill, MP for Bury St Edmunds, said: “Greene King is at the heart of our Bury St Edmunds community, and has been for more than two centuries.

"Building a modern, more sustainable brewery that looks to the future will bring many benefits.

"It is brilliant to see the company commit to the future of its operations in the town and surrounding areas, supporting hundreds of jobs and maintaining the town’s heritage as a pillar of British brewing.”

Councillor Cliff Waterman, leader of West Suffolk Council, added: "Greene King has been an integral part of Bury St Edmunds for more than 200 years, and it is fantastic to see their continued commitment to the town through the proposal for a state-of-the-art new brewery that will future proof their brewing operations for many years to come.”

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What would a £40m Greene King brewery mean for a town?

M ajor pub chain Greene King has called time on its brewery of more than 200 years and announced plans to move to a new £40m site by 2027.

The company has produced cask ales from Westgate Brewery, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, since it was founded in 1799.

Greene King, which was sold to Hong Kong operator CKA in 201 , owns about 2,700 pubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK .

Environmental and efficiency reasons were cited for reasons behind the move to a new "state-of-the-art" facility on the edge of the town.

What has the reaction been and what does it mean for Bury St Edmunds?

Greene King, known for brands like Abbot Ale, Greene King IPA and Old Speckled, said the move represented a "long-term commitment to British brewing".

"I hope that people do see the intent behind this is very much an investment to protect the long term position in Bury St Edmunds and all the jobs that go with it," said Matt Starbuck, managing director of brewing and brands at the company.

Public consultations will be held and Mr Starbuck anticipated all work would be completed by 2027.

He said Greene King was "committed to retaining our heritage and having an ongoing presence in the centre of Bury St Edmunds".

The brewer said the new site - just over two miles (3.2km) away from the Westgate Brewery - would cut water usage in the brewing process by more than 50% per pint, alongside improvements in energy efficiency.

“We have been brewing in Bury St Edmunds for over 200 years," Mr Starbuck said.

"We are passionate about our craft and the development of this state-of-the-art facility will allow us to maintain brewing at the core of our business going forwards."

It hoped to submit a full planning application in June.

'They can get a lot out of people if they listen'

Laura Jenner, 35, a HR advisor from the town, believed that while the plans were "exciting" there was some "sadness".

"There's a lot of history with [Westgate] - it's a beautiful building and it seems a little bit sad that it will lose that history," she said.

"But times change and if that makes better business sense, fair enough.

"I think if they want to get the best out of the community and Bury St Edmunds, then they really need to give back.

"People of all ages in Bury care - they care how the town is impacted and there is a lot they can get out of people if they listen."

The importance of land

Ian Norris, who was born in Bury St Edmunds before moving to Scotland, said the company was "massively important for the town".

"It's not just [important] for employment but because of the vast amount of land that they own in the heart of the town," he said.

"The local authorities need to be sure that they are involved in the decisions around all of that land and not just let Greene King decide."

'Respectful of heritage'

Tom Appleton, a local arts consultant, said there was "great growth opportunity" for the arts here.

"Potentially opening up a new space for the theatre would be a really interesting way of being able to better connect the community outside of Bury St Edmunds," he said.

Mr Appleton added it was "loud and clear" many residents were concerned about the heritage of the site

"Being in tune of one's heritage and respectful of it is going to be really important for them," he added.

'The need for a modern brewery'

Nethergate Brewery is another brewery based nearby in Long Melford with a taproom and shop in Bury St Edmunds.

General manager Rob Crawford said while it would not be affected, he understood the move.

"If they vacate the town centre that might impact the number of visitors but I can understand the need for a modern brewery," he said.

"The efficiencies that modern technology can bring can make brewing cheap."

'The town centre is going to change'

Kat Lawson-Phillips is co-founder of Artefact Brewing - a small brewery that operates in nearby Ixworth.

While what they do is "completely different" to Greene King, Mrs Lawson-Phillips also said she appreciated the need for a "modern and efficient" facility.

"From a production and brewing perspective, having a purpose-built, state-of-the-art and sustainable premises is the dream and hugely attractive," she said.

"But has somebody who lives locally and has grown up locally it is sad to think all this history, heritage and the town centre is going to change."

'Certainly a good thing'

Nick Boley, the Campaign for Real Ale's campaigns and communications director, said the company welcomed Greene King's move to a "larger and more sustainable brewery".

"Despite the long history of its current brewery in Bury St Edmunds, a move to a more environmentally focused brewery is certainly a good thing," he said.

“Greene King’s commitment to remain in Bury St. Edmunds is a boon to the town, retaining hundreds of jobs and maintaining the town’s historic status a great brewing town."

The company is due to launch a "public consultation programme" on 8 May. It will host an exhibition at Bury St Edmunds market on 15 May, from 09:00 to 16:00 and hold a live webinar at 18:00 on 16 May .

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Time: by arrangement, daily (closed on Thursday) Duration: 2 hours Price on request Students and children: on request Language: English Included in the price: Kremlin tickets / the guided tour

Moscow pub crawl – Friday / Saturday

Experience the real nightlife of Moscow with my Moscow Pub Crawl and enjoy 4 pubs/bars plus 4 welcome shot drinks. Move from one bar to another and get to know travelers from around the world as well as the locals. Play fun adventure games and contests in addition to getting perks in the bars. Between the bars, move from one place to another on foot. The routes are organized as such that you will walk no more than 10 minutes between the bars. Visit the most exciting events, parties, concerts, and dance in the bars. Moscow Pub Crawl is a tour that you will never forget.

This tour runs every Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and you need to bring along your passport or an ID card, comfortable shoes, and wear smart casual clothes.

An advance booking and a small prepayment are required!

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 4 hours Price on request Language: English Included in the price: the guided tour, 4 shot drinks

1.5-hour boat trip on the Moskva River.

Taking a boat tour in Moscow on the Moskva River is a very pleasant experience. It allows you to know the city from a totally different perspective and admire the beautiful bridges. In this 1.5-hour river trip, you will sail past many beautiful sites in Moscow, so you can take the best photos to commemorate this day. The ship makes several stops on the way. The trip starts from the Ustinskiy Bridge near Sarjadje Park and ends at the Kiev train station.

On this Boat Trip, you can see sights such as: the former Imperial Education House, Sarjadje Park, the “flowing”, “floating” bridge, the most beautiful view of the Kremlin, the Great Stone Bridge, the legendary House on the Quay, the Christ the Savior Cathedral , the monument to Peter the Great on the ship, the central sports arena Luzhniki, the Sparrow Hills, 240 meters high Lomonosov University, the numerous architecturally spectacular skyscrapers of Moscow-City, the Novodevichy Convent, the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs etc.

Time: by arrangement, daily Duration: 1.5 hours Price on request Language: English

A military tour – riding on tanks in Stupino (Moscow region)

Russian Military is one of the largest military forces in the world formed in 1992. With my Military Tour experience what it likes to be in the Russian military, shooting guns, ride the Tank T-34 and various models of German tanks from the Second World War, as well as armored personnel carriers and vehicles. You will also shoot from the AK-47 and another combat weapon.

The tour will begin with your private tour guide Moscow in a Soviet army van accompanied with some tasty snacks and tea for a tasty start. Upon arriving, you will have to put on the army safety clothing and climb the Russian armored vehicles. The tour will take you on the noisy, smoky tank, driving through mud roads. All participants will get the chance to drive the tank which is coordinated by the Russian military.

Time: by arrangement, daily Price on request Language: English

Alexander Popov

Welcome to Russia! My name is Alexander, I was born in Moscow and I'm a passionate tour guide. I want to share my passion for Russia and my hometown with you. On my website you will find useful information to make your individual trip to Russia as interesting as possible.

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"A very enjoybale day in Moscow. We had a very nice and knowledgeable guide Anastasia.(Nastia) She was very passionate about the City and we learnt so much in our brief four hours walk with her! Certainly this walking tour added a lot of value to our Moscow Holiday. A great idea to educate visitors about Russia and Moscow. The group was intimate enough to ask questions and stop for snacks etc..we thoriughly enjoyed it and would highly reccomend it.Carry on doing a great job!"

"I really enjoyed the tour, it was a great experience, very informative and fun. I will definitely tell everybody about that tour, keep it it is a fantastic idea!"

"Sorry I do not remember the names :( ... They were very talkative and very into everything. I think they both really love the city, and they made me feel like this to. They knew much about History, which was very informative! Great guides!!!"

"We partook of the fantastic Petersburg Free Tour. Due to our timing during the low season (shockingly not everyone is flocking to Moscow while the average temperature is 15F), it ended up being just us and Sonia, the afore-mentioned super-guide. She quickly ascertained the limited scope of our wanderings.."