Barrow Hill Roundhouse will host a big party with a heady mix of brews from around the country and live music. The ticketed celebration starts at midday on Thursday, May 15 and rounds off at 6pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
To whet your appetite, here are some of our favourite Rail Ale photos from years gone by.
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Sarah Shaw and Danielle Sheppard enjoyed a tipple at the festival's Gin Palace in 2019. Photo: Jason Chadwick
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Josh Hayton, Rich Martin, Anna Martin, Rodney Whyte, and Will Barber soaked up the festival's attractions in 2022. Photo: Brian Eyre
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Mick Bull keeping the beers cool at Barrow Hill Roundhouse in 2022. Photo: Brian Eyre
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Banshee beer from the Chesterfield Arms, Newbold, was among the brews available at the 2022 festival. Photo: Brian Eyre