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.
Tuesday 10th June 2025 TBC - Endeavour
Saturday 14th June 3.00pm
Fresh air & some gentle exercise, followed by a fine ale or two. Meet at 2.50/2.55pm opposite Chelmsford Railway Station outside Brewhouse. We set off at 3.00pm sharp for a 3.75 mile ramble to The Orange Tree.
We walk at the speed of the slowest, so no prior fitness is assumed or required. Mostly traffic-free route. Tarmac paths throughout so no specialist footwear required. However a waterproof jacket may (or may not) be required ????
Return at own leisure by walking through Central Park or otherwise. No requirement to 'book', but it would be helpful to have an idea on numbers so please let Martin know if you are planning to come along.
Sunday 15th June 2025 - To be confirmed...
Click image for the Bishop Nick website.
Saturday 28th June 2025
Martin has kindly produced an itinerary for this trip. You can view and download the itinerary here
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Saturday 5th July 2025
We are running a minibus to go out and judge the four pubs in contention. Regional Liaison have agreed to pay half towards the costs, so there will only be a small charge to cover the costs of hiring a minibus.
Saturday 9th August 2025
By train from Chelmsford- times to be advised Visiting some classic pubs from Paddington to Euston. Everyone Welcome.
Saturday 30th August 2025
Using Public Transport so everyone is welcome. Times to be advised and confirmed, We'll be catching the X30 Bus from Chelmsford to Southend. The plan is to visit a few recommendations in Southend, WestCliff and then Leigh, visiting the Legra Tap and Leigh on Sea Brewery before making our way back to Rayleigh where we will then catch bus (or Train ) back to Chelmsford.
Saturday 13th September 2025
By train from Chelmsford and other Branch Stations. We will be spending the day following the Harwich Ale Trail, visiting 5 historic pubs in Harwich and 2 in Dovercourt. Possible stop off in Colchester on the way back. Times to be advised. Again, as we are using public transport, this is an open invitation to anyone wanting to partake.
Click image for the Harwich Ale Trail website.
Saturday 27th September 2025
Using Public Transport so everyone is welcome. Due to popular demand, we will be re-visiting the Belgian Brewer in Bishops Stortford. We will catch the bus to Stansted and then a bus to the Brewery. We'll also visit the nearby Nags Head Pub for some afternoon lunch.
Click image for the The Belgian Brewer website.
Saturday 18th October 2025
By Minibus- so members only. Pick up time and place to be confirmed. Due to popular demand, we will revisit this special beer festival in Tunbridge Wells. Please book your place on the bus asap.
Click image for the Spa Valley Beer Festival information.
Friday 14th - Monday 17th November 2025
Click image for more Bamberg information.
Dates will be from Friday 14th November to Monday 17th November 2025.
Click Here for the full details of this trip.