Hundreds of supporters will be flocking to Derbyshire’s most atmospheric festival which runs until Sunday, May 18, 2025 in the UK’s last surviving railway roundhouse.
More than 400 real ales from around the country will be available including many brewed in Derbyshire. There will be a range of craft ales and ciders, a gin palace plus prosecco and wine bar.
The live music kicked off with Thursday’s Rail Ale Rock Night, headlined by headlined by the UK’s premier Queen tribute band Flash.
Derbyshire Times photographer Brian went along to capture the first day.
17. Rail Ale beer festival
Winner of the Champion Beer at the festival. The photo shows Harry Geeves, Head Brewer of Neepsend Brew Co in Sheffield with his winning beer Junda. Harry had a busy afternoon as two of his other beers also won awards at the Festival. Photo: Alexa Stott