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Ale by Rail Beer Festival — Stephenson Steam Railway

Name: Ale by Rail Beer Festival — Stephenson Steam Railway
Start: 2026-08-15
Location: Stephenson Steam Railway, North Shields

The popular Ale by Rail beer festival returns to Stephenson Steam Railway, combining real ale with heritage train rides.

Saturday, 15 August 2026See event listingStephenson Steam Railway, North ShieldsSee event listingby North Tyneside Steam Railway Association

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Ale by Rail returns to Stephenson Steam Railway in North Shields on Saturday 15 August 2026, organised by the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association. The much-loved festival pairs a selection of real ales with the museum's vintage locomotives and heritage train rides. Visitors can sample regional and national beers while enjoying the atmosphere of a working steam railway, making it a distinctive day out for beer enthusiasts and railway fans alike. Heritage train rides run alongside the festival. The event is a highlight of the railway's summer calendar and draws visitors from across the North East. Check the museum's listing for session times and any ticket details.