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New walking tour to highlight Henley’s brewing heritage

A new walking tour of Henley launches later this month, highlighting the town’s rich brewing heritage. The 75-minute tour, led by a Blue Badge guide, takes walkers to key brewing sites and iconic pubs and is supported by local brewer and pub operator Brakspear.

The Henley Brewing Heritage Tour will run on the last Sunday of every month, starting on 27 th January at 11.00 am. It begins at the Hotel du Vin, site of the Brakspear brewery for nearly two centuries until it closed in 2002.

The tour takes in several sites with significance to Henley’s brewing history, including the Town Hall, the Three Tuns in Market Square and the Bull on Bell Street – now home to Brakspear’s Bell Street microbrewery – before finishing at the Angel on the Bridge. A complimentary pint of Bell Street-brewed ale is being offered to walkers for a limited time, served in the Bull or the Angel on the Bridge.

Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies said, “Brewing has been part of the fabric of Henley for more than three centuries; a brewery opened in 1711 on Bell Street –  just yards from our current microbrewery, which opened in 2013 – and became the foundation of Brakspear’s brewing and pub operation in the town.

“We’re proud to be supporting this new themed tour which we’re confident will appeal to local residents as well as visitors from the UK and abroad.”

Blue Badge Guide Bobbie Latter, who will be leading the tours, said, “Interest in visiting breweries has grown over recent years, in tandem with the growing enthusiasm for locally-brewed beers.

“The fascinating history of brewing in Henley has perhaps not been publicised as much as it deserves, so it’s great that we can now inform and entertain our tour guests on the key sites, dates and characters behind this aspect of the town’s heritage.”

The tour costs £10 per person, including a pint of Brakspear ale for a limited time. Places must be booked in advance by calling 07770 933117.

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Discover Henley's brewing history on walking tour

Walkers can learn about the town's brewing history and stop off to drink some great beer along the way

By James Aldridge

Live news reporter for Get Reading. Started working at the website in May 2017.

The Maltings, where beer grain is prepared. Credit: Brakspear

Did you know Henley-on-Thames has a long brewing pedigree that dates back to the 18th Century?

Beer lovers can discover more about the town's close ties with brewing and enjoy a pint along the way in a new walking tour.

The Henley Brewing Heritage Tour will highlight the key locations around the town, taking in everything from the former Brakspear brewery that closed in 2002 to a microbrewery that's hoping to recapture the town's beer loving spirit.

The tour will run on the last Sunday of every month, starting on January 27.

It begins at the Hotel du Vin in New Street, which was the site of the Brakspear brewery for nearly two centuries until it closed in 2002.

Those joining the tour will then be taken to other significant locations in Henley's brewing history, such as the Town Hall, the Three Tuns in Market Square and the Bull in Bell Street - now home to Brakspear's Bell Street microbrewery - before finishing at The Angel on the Bridge pub.

A complimentary pint of Bell Street-brewed ale is being offered to those taking part in the tour for a limited time, served in The Bull or The Angel on the Bridge.

Blue Badge Guide Bobbie Latter, who will be leading the tours, said: "Interest in visiting breweries has grown over recent years, in tandem with the growing enthusiasm for locally-brewed beers.

"The fascinating history of brewing in Henley has perhaps not been publicised as much as it deserves, so it's great that we can now inform and entertain our tour guests on the key sites, dates and characters behind this aspect of the town's heritage."

The tour is managed by Brakspear.

Now, the brewery owns more than 130 pubs, including the Prince of Wales in the Caversham area of Reading, Berkshire.

Brakspear chief executive Tom Davies said, "Brewing has been part of the fabric of Henley for more than three centuries; a brewery opened in 1711 on Bell Street - just yards from our current microbrewery, which opened in 2013 - and became the foundation of Brakspear's brewing and pub operation in the town.

"We're proud to be supporting this new themed tour which we're confident will appeal to local residents as well as visitors from the UK and abroad."

The tour costs £10 per person, including a pint of Brakspear ale for a limited time.

Places must be booked in advance by calling 07770 933117.

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Walking tour will highlight Henley’s brewing history

by Darren | Wednesday, 23 January, 2019 | Beer and Cider News , Events News , Pubs and Bars News

The brewery on New Street, circa 1900

A new walking tour of Henley launches later this month, on January 27, highlighting the town’s rich brewing heritage.

The 75-minute tour, led by a Blue Badge guide, takes walkers to key brewing sites and iconic pubs, and is supported by local brewer and pub operator Brakspear .

The tour will run on the last Sunday of every month and begin at the Hotel du Vin, site of the Brakspear brewery for nearly two centuries, until it closed in 2002.

The tour takes in several sites with significance to Henley’s brewing history, including the Town Hall, the Three Tuns in Market Square, and the Bull on Bell Street — now home to Brakspear’s Bell Street microbrewery — before finishing at the Angel on the Bridge. A complimentary pint of Bell Street-brewed ale is being offered to walkers for a limited time, served in the Bull or the Angel on the Bridge.

Foundation of Brakspear’s operation

Brakspear chief executive, Tom Davies, said: “Brewing has been part of the fabric of Henley for more than three centuries; a brewery opened in 1711 on Bell Street — just yards from our current microbrewery, which opened in 2013 — and became the foundation of Brakspear’s brewing and pub operation in the town.

“We’re proud to be supporting this new themed tour, which we’re confident will appeal to local residents as well as visitors from the UK and abroad.”

Blue Badge Guide Bobbie Latter, who will be leading the tours, said: “Interest in visiting breweries has grown over recent years, in tandem with the growing enthusiasm for locally-brewed beers.

“The fascinating history of brewing in Henley has perhaps not been publicised as much as it deserves, so it’s great that we can now inform and entertain our tour guests on the key sites, dates and characters behind this aspect of the town’s heritage.”

• The tour costs £10 per person, including a pint of Brakspear ale for a limited time. Places must be booked in advance by calling 07770 933117.

Henley’s Maltings building in its heyday

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