Welcome to the Web Site of the North West Essex Branch of CAMRA - The Campaign for Real Ale

The Branch covers the area of Essex north of the old A120 and west of the old A131. This includes Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Great Dunmow, Great Yeldham, and the north west of Braintree, with Thaxted in the centre (see Map of North West Essex Branch Boundary for details). It is one of several branches covering the County of Essex.

CAMRA is an independent, voluntary, consumer organisation which campaigns for real ale, real cider & perry, real pubs and consumer rights.

The North West Essex Branch Pub of the Year 2019 is: The Fleur de Lys, High Street, Widdington, Saffron Walden, CB11 3SG.
The presentation took place on Tuesday 26 March 2019. See Presentations 2018-2019 for photos.

Our Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2019 is: The Waggon & Horses, Great Yeldham, CO9 4EX.
The presentation took place on Tuesday 9 April 2019. See Presentations 2018-2019 for photos.

Our Branch Club of the Year 2019 is: The Castle Hedingham Social Club, 15-19 Church Lane, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DA.
The presentation took place on Tuesday 7 May 2019. See Presentations 2018-2019 for photos.


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