Wadworth Brewery Experience for Four

Guests will enjoy an extensive tour of the Victorian tower building where they will see our traditional brewing process, on our on-site Cooperage then a visit to our 21st Century Copper House.

A short stroll to Devizes' most famous residents - our Award winning Shire Horses (providing they are not on their annual holiday!) and a visit to our Sign Writing Studio. Finally, we invite our guests to join us for a tutored beer tasting session hosted in our Mezzanine Bar, where you will try a range of our wonderful cask ales.

Each guest will receive a Wadworth branded bag complete with a selection of six ales to enjoy at home!

Wadworth & Co have a widespread and well founded reputation for brewing exceptional beers. Our reputation began in 1875, when the old Northgate Brewery was purchases by Henry Alfred Wadworth. Situated in the delightful market town of Devizes, Wadworth Brewery welcomes visitors, old and new, to discover traditional brewing skill and appreciate cask at their best.

Your guide will welcome you in the Visitor Centre, where you will set off for the 90 minute tour. Your Wadworth journey begins with an introduction to the brewery, followed with a steep climb to the top of the Victorian tower. You will then follow the gravitational brewing process down through the levels of the brewery, viewing the original Mash Tuns, Hop Back & open Copper on your way through.

En route you will see a contrast of old and new, with the next stop being the 21st Century Copper House to see how technology has develped. Wadworth host a range of wooden casks are handcrafted*, followed by a short stroll to our Award winning Shire Horses and stables.

We'll then take you around our Sign Writing Studio where all the signs for our 250 pubs are hand painted in the traditional way. Once you have experienced the science and skill that go into our beers (and have worked up a thirst!), we invite you to our Mezzanine Bar for a tutored beer tasting session. Here you will enjoy a range of Wadworth cask ales, where you can have a Q&A session with your guide.

Before going home with your selection of six handcrafted beers and Wadworth branded bag, there is the opportunity to browse through our items in the Brewery Shop.

*subject to availability/holiday/schedules events.

This voucher is valid for 12 months.

Minimum age is 18 years old.

The whole duration of your stay will be approx. 2.5 - 3 hours.

Availability in the winter is Monday - Saturday. In the summer months (April - October), Monday to Sunday. Tours commence at 11am & 2pm Daily. (12.30pm - Sunday) Advanced booking is essential due to availability.

Dress Requirements - Comfortable clothing and sensible footwear is recommended due to the logistics of a steep Victorian tower style building.

Weather conditions should not affect the experience, however in the event of extreme weather conditions whereby guests are unable to attend* or the event is cancelled, an alternative date will be offered. *providing 24 hours’ notice is given.

The brewery contains a series of steep and narrow staircases, therefore it is a health and safety requirement that all guests are able to negotiate the stairs unaided and must be of reasonable fitness. Due to uneven & wet floors, narrow corridors, our tours are therefore not suitable for guests with limited mobility. All guests must hold a valid voucher for the experience, which must be handed to the guide on arrival. Please state when booking that you hold a valid voucher.

Limited free parking is available on site, additional public parking is available nearby (charges may apply)