Blessed William Howard School, Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB. Under 10 mins walk from Stafford rail station, off Newport Rd.

65 real ales, 25 ciders/perrys, country wines, gin bar & bottled beers. Hot food, live music, Fri/Sat evening, brass band Sat afternoon. OPEN Thu 6-11pm; Fri 11.30am-4pm + 4-11pm; Sat 12noon-10.30pm. Fri/Sat afternoon families welcome. Other sessions over 18s. Admission £1 Thu & Fri afternoon ans Sat eve; £3 Fri evening; £2 Sat. afternoon

£1 entrance discount to CAMRA members with valid cards. Refundable glass hire £3 or souvenir glass £3. Info: http://www.staffordbeerfestival.co.uk