21st Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival

Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde
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Sat 2 - Mon 4 May 2026
3 days · 3 sessions · Isle of Wight Steam Railway


About this festival

Get ready for a full steam ahead flavour adventure at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Real Ale Festival!
Step onto the platform and explore a massive line up of exceptional real ales, plus a refreshing selection of crisp ciders for those who love a sweeter finish.
It’s a true celebration of the cask, featuring the Island’s finest pours from Yates’, Goddards, and Island Brewery, alongside guest stars from Yorkshire, Somerset, and beyond.

Schedule

Sat
2
May
All day
11:00 – 21:00
Sun
3
May
All day
11:00 – 21:00
Mon
4
May
Daytime
11:00 – 17:00

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Location

Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Railway, Ryde, PO33 4BE, United Kingdom

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