The North-East's newest visitor attraction will host a long established beer festival early next year.

The festival will take place in Darlington's Hopetown railway museum site from February 21 until February 23, 2025.

The Darlington CAMRA Beer Festival has a long history in the town with a number of excellent events previously held held at the fomrer Arts Centre.

The last festival was cancelled due to Covid and now a real effort has been made to get it going again.

(Image: CAMRA)

Chris Corr, representing the Campaign for Real Ale, said: "The Branch is excited to be able to utilise such a fantastic venue at Hopetown and we hope that people from Darlington and further afield will embrace this fantastic social event in a wonderful museum. 

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"Branch Members are integral to making the Beer Festival a success for everyone, and we need plenty of volunteers to help out. 

"If you would like to register your interest, and any particular skills you have that may be able to help us out please get in touch by emailing contact@darlo.camra.org.uk."

They are also looking for sponsors – contact them for more information.