Brewhaven

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Sussex Craft Beer in the atmospheric surroundings of Newhaven Fort

Newhaven Fort

AboutONLINE TICKETS HAVE NEARLY SOLD OUT, BUT THERE ARE STILL SOME AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING RETIAL OUTLETS:Lewes Tourist Information CentreSeaford Tourist Information CentreThe Flying Fish, Denton (cash only)Harvey&#x27;s Brewery Shop, Lewes (cash only)Visit Lewes – the team behind the Sussex Gin &amp; Fizz Festival - are pleased to announce BREWHAVEN, our first Sussex craft beer festival, in the atmospheric surroundings of Newhaven Fort.To celebrate the fantastic and diverse craft beers made in our special part of the South East, we’ve invited 15 of the best – including Beak Brewery and Abyss - to showcase their products and sell direct to the public at this exciting new event. There’ll also be some great local food producers serving delicious treats to help soak it up.There’ll be live music throughout the day courtesy of the fantastic Lewes Ripple, who are busy curating an excellent line up of talent to bring to the party.Our daytime session, from 1 – 5pm, will be a laid back, family friendly event with the Fort’s playground open to keep younger visitors entertained. The café will be serving soft drinks, ice cream, snacks and sandwiches, while our brewers present their wares under the cover of an amazing WWII Romney Hut.At the over 18s only 6 – 10pm session, we’ll crank up the festival atmosphere with even more fabulous craft beer, great food, music, sea shanties and DJs.Keep an eye on the Visit Lewes website and social media for updates and see who’s taking part.Cheers!Getting therePlease travel by public transport if possible. There is limited parking at the Fort.RDH Buses will be running a FREE shuttle bus between Newhaven Town Station and Newhaven Fort at regular intervals throughout the day and evening. Brighton &amp; Hove Bus Company run regular 12, 12A &amp; 12X buses between Brighton and Eastbourne, stopping at Newhaven, and Compass Travel&#x27;s 123 bus runs between Lewes and Newhaven during the daytime. Newhaven Town Station can be easily reached by train from Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne and Seaford. FAQsCan you buy tickets on the day of the festival? There will not be any tickets available on the day unless we receive last minute returns.Can I attend both daytime and evening sessions?Yes, but a separate ticket must be purchased for each. When you arrive you will be given a wristband for the session specified on your ticket(s).Can I bring food and drinks into the event?No. All food and drink must be purchased on site. Are dogs allowed to the event?Dogs are welcome as long as they are supervised and kept on a lead at all times. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the cafe and Romney Hut. Are children allowed at the event?Under 18s are welcome during the daytime event, but will not be admitted during the evening.Do I need to buy tickets for very young children?Children under 3 can enter for free, but will still need to register. Please select the &quot;Child under 3 years old&quot; ticket option.Will ID be required?Our traders support the Challenge 25 retailing strategy that encourages anyone who is over 18, but looks under 25, to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving licence, or a passport) if they wish to sample or buy alcoholIs there disabled access to Newhaven Fort?The Fort is accessible for wheelchair users and motorised buggies and there are accessible toilets on site.

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