Breweries · South East England
Shepherd Neame
In or near Whitehill.
Britain's oldest brewer, in Faversham since 1698.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round (indoors)
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shepherd Neame, the nearest railway station is Faversham, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is ME13 8QR.
About
Shepherd Neame at Faversham in Kent (1698) is the oldest brewer in Britain — older than the Bank of England. Spitfire, Bishops Finger and Whitstable Bay span the modern range; the Old Brewery Store and the on-site visitor centre run tours of the original Victorian-era brewing hall, including the working oast houses where Kentish hops are still kilned.
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Summary from the official site
Shepherd Neame is a historic brewery located in Faversham, known for its heritage and traditional brewing methods. Visitors can explore the brewery and learn about its history, as well as enjoy the local culture and community events.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shepherd Neame is a brewery located in Faversham, Kent, South-East England. Established in the Tudor-Stuart era, it is one of the oldest breweries in the country.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3147, 0.8889
- County
- Kent
- District
- Swale
- Parish
- Faversham
- Postcode
- ME13 8QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Faversham — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Visitor Information Centre: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-1pm; Fleur Museum: Wed, Fri & Sat 11am-3pm; Market Sundays 11am-3pm.
- Official site
- favershamsociety.org
Sources
- manual: shepherd-neame-faversham (manual)
- wikipedia: Shepherd Neame (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherd Neame?
- Shepherd Neame is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME13 8QR), in the parish of Faversham.
- What is Shepherd Neame?
- Britain's oldest brewer, in Faversham since 1698.
- How do I get to Shepherd Neame?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME13 8QR.
- When was Shepherd Neame built?
- Dates from the Tudor or Stuart period.
- Is Shepherd Neame a protected site?
- Yes — Shepherd Neame is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shepherd Neame free to visit?
- Yes, Shepherd Neame is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shepherd Neame?
- The nearest railway station is Faversham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME13 8QR.