Chelmsford and Mid-Essex

Branch Diary

For social bookings email socialsecretary@chelmsford.camra.org.uk or contact Martin Joy on 07878 624443 (Social Secretary). Last minute arrivals may be accepted at some events but for most pre-booking is advised.

We use self-drive Minibuses driven by CME members and volunteers where possible. With Minibus hire we are unfortunately only allowed to take CAMRA members on these trips. Spaces are limited to 16 per Minibus.

Non-members who wish to attend members only trips are encouraged to consider joining CAMRA.

Please note that for over-subscribed events we reserve the right to give priority to CME Branch members over members of other Branches or non-members.

NB-For future events we will be using public transport where possible and taking advantage of £3 bus fares.

Visit to Colchester by Train

TBC

Saturday 31st January. Including visit to their Winter Beer Festival

Passport to Pimlico

TBC

Saturday 21st February.

By Train - Visit to the pubs in and around Vauxhall to Victoria and Pimlico
The Endeavour - Essex CAMRA County Pub of the Year 2023
Trip to Maldon

TBC

Saturday 14th March.

By Bus, we'll visit Maldon and try out the many good pubs they have.
Ale House
RealAle Runabout

TBC

Saturday 28th March.

By Minibus - visiting some of the more rural pubs in our branch area. Members only- Please Book your place asap.
Good Friday Ramble

TBC

Friday 3rd April.

12pm Start at the Horse and Groom at Galleywood Common then venture into town visiting pubs on the way Including The Fox + Hounds, Clay Pidgeon, Sir Evelynn Wood and then into Moulsham Street, finishing off at the Woolpack where we are hoping they'll have their Easter Beer Festival.
Visit to Norwich

Saturday 18th April.

By train - we will be visiting the best pubs in and around the area of Norwich known as the Golden Triangle. Including a visit to the Fat Cat in West End Street.
Essex POTY Judging Trip

TBC

Saturday 25th April.

By Minibus - Members Only Visiting the best pubs in Essex to Judge for the Essex pub of the year.
Visit to Harwich

Saturday 9th May.

By Train - Postponed from last year, we are hoping to visit this historic Town.
Weekend visit to Liverpool

TBC

Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May Visit to Liverpool

Probably by Train, but possibly by Minibus. A chance to visit this great City with its many wonderful and historic pubs.
The Railway Tavern
Possible trip to Isle of Wight Beer Festival - dates to be confirmed.
Trip to Kent

TBC - Saturday 4th July

By train - and then Loop Bus Route - Hoping to Visit the Isle of Thanet and its many great pubs and micropubs In Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.