Chesterfield and District CAMRA

Beer related organisations

Cask Marque
The scheme is operated by an independent body called Cask Marque Trust.  Pubs that join the scheme will be visited unannounced by an independent assessor twice a year...  The assessor will check all cask ales on sale for - temperature, appearance, aroma and taste.  If the pub passes it receives a plaque, framed certificate and merchandising material to inform its customers of the award and their rights.

Society of Independent Breweries (SIBA)
Beer and ale have been traditional and wholesome foods and beverages for well over 2000 years, and many styles are indigenous and unique to the British Isles. SIBA members seek to preserve these traditional styles and their traditional methods of manufacture, whilst at the same time demonstrating the skill of their craft through creativity, invention and innovation.

Trading Standards Information

Derbyshire County Council Trading Standards
Are you constantly short changed when it comes to getting a full measure of beer - have you asked for a top up and been refused? If you have then contact your local Trading Standards Department and make a complaint.

Local Travel Information

Derbyshire County Council's Public Transport Website
This invaluable website has an online timetable for Buses and Trains within the Derbyshire region.  

Transport Direct
Transport Direct is a free online route/journey planner for public transport and car journeys.

East Midlands Trains
Operating between Yorkshire and the East Midlands to London St. Pancras, Midland Mainline is dedicated to providing a fast and reliable service for its customers.

Local pub web sites. 

Arkwright Arms - Duckmanton

Barley Mow - Bonsall

Bentley Brook Inn - Fenny Bentley

Blue Bell - Bolsover

Britannia - Tupton

Charles Cotton Hotel - Hartington

Cliff Inn - Crich

Elm Tree Inn - Heath

Hardwick Inn - Doe Lea

Lathkil Hotel - Over Haddon

Old Bowling Green - Winster

Old Poets' Corner - Ashover

Royal Oak - Brampton

Temple Hotel - Matlock Bath

Real Ale related links 

The Pub History Society
"The Society was initiated in February 2001 to help bring together like minded individuals who enjoy some aspect of pub history. Many of our members have written books and articles about the history of pubs, others are just enthusiasts who enjoy nothing more than visiting unspoilt or historic pubs".

Barrow Hill Roundhouse
After many years of hard work by dedicated volunteers, the magnificent Midland Railway roundhouse at Barrow Hill that faced certain demolition now looks forward to a very bright future.  Home of the annual "Rail Ale Festival"

We are always on the look-out for new and interesting beer related websites to link to - If you know of a suitable website that we would find of interest, please send details to anyone on our Contacts Page.