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.
17. Rail Ale festival
Alexa Stott, marketing and events manager at Barrow Hill Roundhouse, toasted the success of the festival in 2023. Photo: Brian Eyre
19. Rail Ale festival
Olly Ford, Gillian, Leanne Jackson and Alex Mercer from OSS brewery lined up to serve thirsty customers at the 2023 festival. Photo: Brian Eyre
20. Rail Ale festival
Katie Blake and Aston Fisher at the 2024 festival. Photo: Brian Eyre
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