Discover the secrets of britain's oldest brewer
Our award-winning Shepherd Neame Visitor Center based right in the heart of our Faversham brewery offers you the opportunity to discover more about our beers and brewing process.
From here you can take part in one of our very popular guided Brewery Tours, enjoy our historic buildings, and purchase beers, wines and Shepherd Neame products from our little shop.
Did you know... our Visitor Center is No.1 of 58 things to do in Faversham on TripAdvisor.
Shepherd Neame Brewery Tours
Our award-winning guided tour takes visitors around the Faversham Brewery site to learn about the ancient art of brewing.
Visitors will discover more about brewing and fermentation vessels, taste natural mineral water from the brewery’s well, try some malted barley and enjoy the aroma of locally-grown Kentish hops.
Brewery Shop
Be sure to visit our Brewery Shop in Faversham packed with lots of Shepherd Neame products from beers to bar runners. Discover our seasonal products such as Christmas Ale while stocks last!
Our standard opening times are:
Tues-Thurs: 10:30 - 16:30
Fri-Sat: 10:00 - 16:30
Sun-Mon: Closed
Seasonal exceptions:
Dec 13, 14, 20, 21: 10:00 - 16:30
Dec 23: 10:30 - 16:30
Christmas Eve: 10:30 - 15:00
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Closed
Dec 27: 10:30 - 13:00
Dec 28: Closed
Functions and events hire
If you are looking for a unique and historic location for a special event based in Faversham we have two exceptional spaces to choose from.
We have a 15th century function room or our spacious "Old Brewery Store". Learn more about our function spaces for your specific event: