The Visitor Centre is set in a beautifully-restored medieval hall house and, from here, you can join a guided tour which will take you through the heart of this busy working brewery, to see how beer is made from barley to bottle and from hop to hand-pump! 

With a natural supply of pure water and surrounded by fields that are ideal for growing hops, it is hardly surprising that Faversham is famous for beer and home to Britain's oldest brewer - Shepherd Neame.

Beer has been produced in Faversham for over 850 years and Shepherd Neame Brewery, set in the centre of this historic market town, is now open to visitors who wish to discover more about this proudly independent family company and its wide range of award winning beers.

When you visit Shepherd Neame, your guide will take you through the heart of the brewery, enabling you to see how beer is made from barley to bottle and from hop to hand-pump! En-route you can gaze into the traditional mash tuns where the hand-crafting of Kentish Ales such as Spitfire and Bishop's Finger commences. You will also see the modern Millennium Brewhouse - the starting point in the production of our award-winning lagers.

The tour also contrasts historic steam engines with state-of-the-art packaging lines and will give you an insight into the company's 300-year heritage. There's also a tutored tasting giving you the chance to sample some of Shepherd Neame's acclaimed ales and famous lagers. Finally, you can visit the Brewery Shop and pick up a souvenir, gift or some beer! The whole visit, including tasting, takes approximately 2 hours.

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