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Pumping station ready to pour pints for beer lovers

Published on Friday, June 13, 2025

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Leicester's Abbey Pumping Station

REAL ale, vegan beers and a range of ciders will all be flowing at the Leicester CAMRA Beer Festival this month.

Taking place in a marquee in the grounds of the Abbey Pumping Station, the three-day festival will be serving up more than 50 beers from independent brewers from Thursday 26 June.

Some indoor seating will be provided, with additional picnic tables and gazebos outside, but festival goers can make sure they sit with their friends by bringing their own picnic blankets and camping chairs.

Tickets – which must be booked online – are available for afternoon sessions or evening sessions each day.

Prices start at £7 for the Thursday afternoon session and the Saturday evening session, rising to £9.50 on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. Generous discounts are available for CAMRA members and all tickets include a commemorative glass.

Doors open for the afternoon sessions at 12 noon on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June, and at 11am on Saturday 28 June, with the evening sessions starting at 5.30pm on 26-27 June and at 6pm on 28 June.

Festival goers are advised that the Leicester CAMRA Beer Festival is a cashless event and all payments on site must be made by card.

To book tickets, please visit leicestermuseums.org and follow the link to the CAMRA booking site.

The Abbey Pumping Station is on Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX and shares a car park with the neighbouring National Space Centre. Parking is free after 6pm. The pumping station is also served by good walking, cycling and bus routes.