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Wadworth Historic Pub Tours

Join us for a historical tour around Devizes which includes a talk about our famous Northgate Brewery, the history of Wadworth and our beers, the present and future of Folly Road Brewhouse and then a walk around some of our great pubs, sampling a Wadworth or Folly Road beer in each.

  • Duration: c2.5 hours
  • Cost: £30 per person
  • Timings: Saturdays 3pm

What's Included:
Your experienced guide will lead you around town while you sample a different beer in each pub. Starting at The Bear Hotel, Devizes at 3pm most Saturdays and lasts 2.5 hours, all beer samples and a meal at the end of the tour are included in the price.

Tasting: At each pub on the tour, you will sample different Wadworth traditional ales and Folly Road craft beer. 

Food: The tour includes a meal at The Bear Hotel with options from our ale trail menu. 

To find out more or book a tour, please drop us an email.
Email: BreweryTap@Wadworth.co.uk

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FAQs

Expect a fun and educational experience! Our passionate tour guide will lead you around town while you sample a different ale in each pub. You'll learn how our beers are made, what different types of hops and malts are used and the Wadworth brewing process that creates our iconic beers. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of our beers and sit down for a meal at The Bear Hotel at the end of the tour.

Yes, bookings are essential to ensure a spot on the tour. 

The tour typically lasts about 2.5 hours.

Please ensure you are wearing comfortable clothing, including full length trousers and closed-toe shoes. This is for your safety and for your comfort as you may be walking or standing for a while. Part of the tour is outdoors, so weather-appropriate attire is also advised. 

There is free parking is available at The Bear Hotel. We ask that you turn up 10 minutes prior to start time and our tour guide will meet you at the bar. Please factor in traffic as we cannot delay the advertised start time. 

We do not have secure storage lockers for your belongings during the tour. However you will be able to leave them in our tasting room. Please note although the room won't be used until you return at the end of the tour, any belongings left are at your own risk. 

Children are not permitted on the tour. You must be 18 years old at least to attend the tour, proof of ID may be requested. 

Well behaved dogs are more than welcome to join you on your tour, however dogs causing distress to others will be asked to leave.

We can accommodate wheelchair users on tours, albeit on a slightly altered route. Please let us know in advance of your arrival if you are a wheelchair user or if you have any other disability that you think may require additional support and we will do our best to faciliate this. 

At the end of the tour you'll have the chance to purchase beer and merch to take away with you.  Please note, we can only accept card purchases only.

We are happy for you to take photographs and videos, however, please do not photograph other tour participants or team members without their permission.

We ask you to sign a permission form for us to take photos of you whilst on the tour for marketing purposes. You may decline if you don't want to be included.

If tours need to be postponed, then we will offer ticket holders an opportunity to reschedule their tour.

Payment is non-refundable.