Real Ale Festival at IW Steam Railway
Join IW Steam Railway at Havenstreet Station for the 19th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival!
What's On
Join IW Steam Railway at Havenstreet Station for the 19th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival!
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, with even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Yates’, Goddards and Island Brewery, alongside ales from Yorkshire, Somerset and more.
Entry to the festival is FREE; the bar opens from 11am until 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, and until 5pm on Monday. If you wish to board the steam train, usual operating day fares apply.
Music Line-Up
- Saturday 3 May 13.00 to 16.00 - Island Vibez
- Sunday 4 May 13.00 to 16.00 - Double Take
- Monday 5 May 13.00 to 16.00 - Tapestry
Save 25% on steam train tickets and 15% on ferry travel when you book them together.
Getting There
From Southampton: Travel with a car and up to 7 passengers on our vehicle ferry service to East Cowes. Once you arrive on the Island, it's just a short drive to Havenstreet Station, where parking is free of charge.
By car: Havenstreet Station, Main Rd, Havenstreet, PO33 4DS
By train: Hop on the Island Line railway from Ryde, Brading, Lake, Sandown or Shanklin, and change at Smallbrook Junction to join the steam railway.
By bus: Southern Vectis buses regularly serve Wootton Station (also on the steam railway line). Plan your journey here.
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