Each year thousands of visitors join us on a tour of the historic brewhouse. After meeting in Palmers Wine Store, tours begin in the brewery’s Malt Loft overlooking the river which historically powered the brewery.

Our expert guides take visitors through the production process of our five award winning ales from the raw ingredients entering the building on the third floor and working their way down through the brewery.

It is a process that in many ways has changed very little in the last two centuries. Where it has been updated it has always been in the pursuit of quality.

Joining a tour of Palmers Brewery is an increasingly rare opportunity to get close to the age old process of English brewing and to gain an insight into one of Britain’s oldest family run breweries and their pursuit of producing the finest cask conditioned real ale.

Tours run daily at 11am and 2pm, Monday to Friday all year round and last two hours, finishing in time to enjoy lunch in one of our fantastic local pubs. Places are limited so we advise that you book in advance.

Young adults over 12 are very welcome but they must be accompanied by an adult. For younger children please call to discuss, we request a maximum of 2 children per adult, to be supervised at all times. Any very young children in arms to be in a baby carrier.

The tour ends back in the Palmers Wine Store where you will be able to enjoy a few halves of the final product.

Please note, you may be asked for ID for the beer tasting after your tour. We recommend you bring a valid form of ID to avoid disappointment.

For any queries, please contact Palmers Wine Store on: 01308 427500 or info@palmerswinestore.com.