Ales At Overton

Name: Ales At Overton
Start: 2026-10-16T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-17T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Nene Valley Railway

Join us for a fantastic weekend of real ale, traditional cider, great food, live entertainment and heritage rail travel at the Nene Valley Railway's Ales at Overton festival.

Taking place at the historic Overton Station, this two-day festival brings together a superb selection of local and regional breweries and cider makers, complemented by evening heritage train services, delicious street food and a welcoming festival atmosphere.

Whether you're a real ale enthusiast, a cider lover, or simply looking for a unique evening out, Ales at Overton offers the perfect blend of great drinks and heritage railway charm.

Event Times

Friday 16th October

Festival opens: 4:00pm
Last orders: 10:00pm

Saturday 17th October

Festival opens: 12:00pm
Last orders: 10:00pm

Timetables

What's Included

Upto 30 real ales from local and regional breweries, including railway-themed beers (separate purchase)
Upto 10 traditional ciders from local and regional cider makers (separate purchase)
Heritage train travel (with applicable ticket)
Beer tent
Street food vendors
Overton Station Café
Live acoustic folk music on Saturday evening
Commemorative festival glass (included with festival admission)

Real Ale & Cider Festival

Sample an impressive selection of carefully chosen drinks throughout the weekend, including:

Upto 30 real ales from local and regional breweries
Railway-themed beers
Upto 10 traditional bag-in-box ciders from local and regional cider makers

Whether you're discovering a new favourite or enjoying a classic pint, there's something to suit every taste.

Beers & Ciders

With a selection of real ales and traditional and flavoured ciders to choose from, there's plenty to discover at Ales at Overton!

Our selection brings together breweries and cider makers from across the country, with everything from refreshing pale ales and traditional bitters to stronger speciality beers and fruity ciders.

We'll also be welcoming Engine Shed Brewery, who will be joining us with their own tent and an additional opportunity to sample their beers.

All beers and ciders are subject to availability. Individual selections may sell out during the festival.

Food & Refreshments

There's plenty to enjoy alongside your favourite pint, with street food available throughout the festival.

We'll be welcoming:

Pizza Gorillas, serving freshly prepared pizzas.
Chick Mac Moo, bringing their street food offering to the festival.

The Overton Station Café will also be open, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks, with proceeds supporting the Nene Valley Railway.

Live Entertainment

Enjoy a great atmosphere at Ales at Overton, with live entertainment across both days of the festival.

Friday 16th October – Peterborough Morris

We're delighted to welcome Peterborough Morris on Friday evening, bringing traditional Morris dancing to the festival.

Saturday 17th October – Clafoutis

On Saturday evening, sit back with your favourite beer or cider and enjoy live music from Clafoutis, a folk trio providing the evening's entertainment.

Whether you're visiting for the beers, the cider, the food or simply the atmosphere, there's plenty to enjoy at Overton throughout the weekend.

Heritage Train Services

Travel to and from the festival aboard our heritage trains.

Special evening services will operate on both Friday and Saturday, allowing visitors to enjoy the festival before returning by rail.

The final departure from Overton to Peterborough will be approximately 10:30pm, giving visitors plenty of time to enjoy the festival before the bars close.

Supporting the Railway

Ales at Overton is proudly organised and run by volunteers from across the Nene Valley Railway, including members of the Overton Project, Wagon Group, Travelling Post Office Group and the wider volunteer community.

Every ticket purchased helps support the continued preservation and development of both the railway and the historic Overton Station site.