greene king brewery museum

Visit the home of Abbot Ale, Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen and Ruddles County at the King Visitor Centre, situated next to the Brewery in the heart of the bustling market town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

The museum traces the history of brewing in and around Bury St Edmunds from the earliest times, and the story of the Greene and King families who came together in 1887 to form Greene King and Sons Ltd.

There has been a brewery on the site in Bury St Edmunds since at least 1700 and it's still going strong today!

The 'new' Brew House was built in 1938 and is a wonderful example of art deco architecture with Italian marble flooring and walls on the mash tun floor.

Guided Tours of the Brew house

See how real beer is produced using natural ingredients and traditional brewing methods. A tour round our historic working brewhouse includes the best view of Bury St Edmunds from the roof (weather permitting). Start at the museum, tour the brewery and then taste the different beers in our Brewery Tap.
After your tasting, you can go to the shop to purchase your gifts, souvenirs and cases of beers.
The evening tour is a great way to start a celebration birthday, retirement, stag or hen night!
Tour times
Monday – Friday 12noon and 3pm
Saturday 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Sunday 11.30am
Evening Tours
Wednesday – Friday 7pm
(Groups of 10+, must be booked in advance, tour also includes a free ½ pint of your favourite Greene King beer)
Group Tours of 15+
Monday – Friday 11am and 2pm
Tour Prices
Daytime tours £8.00 per person
Evening Tours £10.00 per person
Group discounts available
Please note: Children under 12 are not permitted on the tour. 12-18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. We are unable to accommodate people with limited mobility. Sensible flat footwear is essential.
If you would like to book a tour, please contact the Visitor Centre on 01284 714297 or by email to mailto:brewerymuseum@greeneking.co.uk

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