Beer & Steam at IW Steam Railway
With a huge selection of tipples, join Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet Station for a celebration of beer and steam!
What's On
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, with even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth.
You’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Yates’, Goddards and Island Brewery, alongside ales from Yorkshire, Somerset and more.
Live Music every day 1pm – 4pm
Saturday 11th October – Double Take
Sunday 12th October – TBC
Entry to the festival is FREE; the bar opens from 11am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to board the steam train, usual operating day fares apply.
Save 25% on steam train tickets and 15% on Red Funnel ferry travel when you book them together.
Getting There
From Southampton: Travel with a car and up to 7 passengers on our vehicle ferry service to East Cowes. Once you arrive on the Island, it's just a short drive to Havenstreet Station, where parking is free of charge.
By car: Havenstreet Station, Main Rd, Havenstreet, PO33 4DS
By train: Hop on the Island Line railway from Ryde, Brading, Lake, Sandown or Shanklin, and change at Smallbrook Junction to join the steam railway.
By bus: Southern Vectis buses regularly serve Wootton Station (also on the steam railway line). Plan your journey here.
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