A heritage railway is on track for a bumper bank holiday weekend with the return of its four-day Beer Festival.

The event will run from Friday, August 23 to Monday, August 26 2024 on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, which goes between Dereham and Wymondham Abbey.

Entry is free and the main bar will be at Dereham Station, featuring drinks from breweries across the country, and it will operate on a token system. 

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Some beers will be exclusively available onboard trains and at Thuxton Station.

Trains will be running across all four daysTrains will be running across all four days (Image: MNR)

A mixture of steam-hauled carriages and diesel units will be running across all four days.

Soft drinks and hot and cold food will also be available.

On Friday, there will be live music from the classic rock band Forged from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

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Nigel Smith, Trust Council member and the event lead, said: "The railway is very excited to continue with our revived annual Beer Festival for 2024.

"We have broadened our offering with up to 50 beers available on tap and around 20 ciders available."

For the full list of beers and the train service timetable, visit midnorfolkrailway.co.uk/beer