Pioneering beer tourism operator Beer Tours UK is poised to roll out exciting fresh opportunities across Northern England for 2025.
The new tours are being offered for small groups of beer enthusiasts to focus on a trio of dramatically scenic National Parks:
- the stunning North York Moors, offering the chance to explore the picturesque village featured in the famous TV series Heartbeat;
- the enchanting Yorkshire Dales, Herriot vet country;
- and the majestic English Lake District.
These tours will run over two to three days, depending upon demand.
For a longer beer adventure, the three area tours can be combined into a spectacular Coast-to-Coast Beer Odyssey. Over four days, this tour will travel from historic Whitby on the rugged North Sea coast across the three beautiful national parks to the sweeping Cumbrian shoreline of the Irish Sea, all along the way exploring independent brewers and characterful pubs.
The tours add to Beer Tours UK’s established itineraries in North West England, Shropshire, and North Wales.
The Chester-based operator was founded with beer tourism in its infancy to focus on Britain’s unique cask-ales and pubs. Both veteran ale aficionados and novices alike have been welcomed, many from around the globe — including Australia, Canada, the United States, Japan and Scandinavia — along with many British groups.
Often, mixed parties of friends or relatives mark special occasions with the tours, while individual travellers and corporate groups are also welcome.
Transport by either minibus or rail is included and quality accommodation offered. Tour itineraries can dovetail with parties undertaking other activities — for instance fell walking, cycling, or enjoying historic sites and heritage railways — or with corporate events.
“Pushing out from our established Cheshire heartland is a natural step based on our years of experience,” said founder and lead tours advisor Steve Hobman. “Our original aim remains — to seek out the hidden gemstones of cask-conditioned ale, the original craft beer.
“Many overseas visitors seek a true British pint in a true British pub. We meet that desire in spades, helping to fill the gap between the much-visited cities of London and Edinburgh to reveal the glory of Northern England, its beer, and pubs. Fascinating beer journeys to remember.”
