The Epic Ale Train Trip to England & Wales!
September 27 - October 2, 2026
The Epic Ale Train Trip to England & Wales (Sept 27–Oct 2) is a six-day, five-night, small-group beer journey curated by Epic Beer Trips. This experience blends beer tastings, food tours, historic sites, and the signature Epic Ale Train. Highlights include Manchester, Chester, Conwy Castle, Snowdonia, and exclusive beer events. Plus, seamlessly managed details and loads of fun!
The Epic Ale Train is more than a fun day on the rails — it’s a curated beer journey through the heart of Northern England. Departing from Manchester, we’ll travel by train to a hand-selected series of towns, each chosen for its authentic pub culture and regional brewing heritage. At every stop, we visit carefully vetted local pubs known for serving exceptional, well-kept ales that reflect the character of the area. This isn’t a random pub crawl. It’s a guided experience built on deep knowledge of regional beer styles, and firsthand experience leading Epic Beer Trips across the UK.
Destinations
Manchester
Chester
Conwy
Snowdonia National Park
Mold
Join us on the 2026 trip to England & Wales!
September 27 - October 2, 2026
Your Epic Beer Trip Investment:
Shared Room/Bed $3385 per person
Private Room Upgrade +$500
*Itinerary is subject to modifications.
Sunday, September 27st
Arrival Day
- Transport from the Manchester Airport provided
- Welcome mixer and dinner at Bondobust (Indian cuisine and great beer)
- Check into the hotel in Manchester
Monday, September 28th
Manchester
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning open to explore Manchester on your own
- Manchester Food Walking Tour
- Private Beer Tasting at The Beer Moth
- Lodging in Manchester
Tuesday, September 29th
The Epic Ale Train
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Board the Epic Ale Trail
- Enjoy Pub and Beer Stops Throughout the Day
- Lodging in Manchester
Wednesday, September 30th
Chester, England
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transport to Chester, England
- Chester Food Walking Tour
- Private Beer Tasting Event
- Lodging in Chester
Thursday, October 1st
Day trip to Wales
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transport to Conwy Wales—see Conwy Castle and enjoy Conwy Mussels
- Scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park
- Wales Beer Tasting Event at Mold Ale House & Polly’s
- Lodging in Chester
Friday, October 2nd
Departure Day
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transport to the Manchester Airport

