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Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours

Adults

Guided tour of Britain's oldest brewer: an 80-minute walk through the brewery and a tutored tasting. Book ahead; over 18s.

About Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours

Shepherd Neame describes itself as Britain’s oldest brewer, brewing in Faversham for over 850 years. The 80-minute guided tour covers brewing from raw materials to distribution, includes the Old Brewery Store and ends with a tutored tasting. The visitor centre is in a restored medieval hall house. Individual tours are booked online or by phone; the over-18 limit comes from the Visit Swale listing.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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