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Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Beer has been produced in Faversham for over 850 years and the Shepherd Neame Brewery, set in the centre of this historic market town, is open to visitors who wish to discover more about this proudly independent family company and its wide range of award winning beers.

The award-winning Visitor Centre is set in a beautifully-restored medieval hall house and, from here, you can join a guided tour which will take you through the heart of this busy working brewery, to see how beer is made from barley to bottle and from hop to hand-pump!

Meet your guide and set off for an 80 minute tour on which you will see how we combine traditional methods and state-of-the-art technology to produce our range of Kentish Ales     and speciality lagers. You will learn a little of the ancient art of brewing; gaze into traditional mash tuns; taste natural mineral water from the brewery's well; try some malted barley and smell locally-grown hops.

Don't miss The Old Brewery Store – a fascinating display featuring historic delivery vehicles, a recreated cooper's workshop, bygone pub signs and a collection of hop picking memorabilia – housed in the old Wines & Spirits Store.

Once you have seen the care that goes into consistently brewing really good Shepherd Neame beers, there's the chance to sample some during an enlightening tutored tasting – audience participation encouraged!

Tours run most days - advance booking recommended.  Click here or call 01795 542016 to book.

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To celebrate their GOLD Award at the national enjoyEngland Awards for excellence, the brewery is offering Kent Attractions web users a 20% discount off daytime brewery tours. Come and take a look behind the scenes at Britain's Oldest Brewer and learn a little of the ancient art of brewing. Advance booking is strongly recommended. Please telephone 01795 542285 to book and quote "Kent Attractions Offer"

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Brewery Shop
Visit the Brewery Shop for a souvenir, gift or some beer!
Open Mondays – Saturdays 10.30am - 4.30pm
plus Sundays (May - September) 10.30am - 1.00pm

Special Events
A varied programme of events takes place throughout the year – please click here or telephone 01795 542285 for further details.

NEW The Old Brewery Store
The Old Brewery Store at Shepherd Neame Brewery is Kent’s new and exciting venue. This wonderfully atmospheric venue has been created in the former wines & spirit warehouse at the brewery and has already proved a hit with music fans, party-goers, promoters and exhibitors – please click here for further details or telephone 01795 542285.

Weddings, Dinners & Parties
In addition to being the starting point for brewery tours, the Visitor Centre also boasts a traditional bar with a contemporary feel and a magnificent 15th Century function room making it an ideal location for weddings, family dinners, parties and business meetings, seminars and product launches. Please telephone for full details