National Brewery Centre

The National Brewery Centre was a brewing museum in Burton upon Trent dedicated to the history of beer production and displayed a wide range of objects related to the craft. Exhibits covered brewing techniques, steam-powered machinery, vintage vehicles, and working shire horses that once served the brewing industry.

Founded in 1977 as the Bass Museum of Brewing, the institution documented over a century of brewing innovation in the region. The venue underwent ownership changes over the decades before closing its doors in October 2022.

The town's name became synonymous with brewing for centuries, and the museum reflected this deep connection between the industry and local identity. Visitors could see how the craft shaped everyday life and brought the community together through shared work and tradition.

The museum sat on Horninglow Street and offered guided tours through various exhibition areas where visitors could learn about production processes. Guests could participate in tastings of local beers and observe a working micro-brewery in operation.

The museum operated its own micro-brewery called William Worthington where visitors could watch modern brewing methods in action. This working production facility demonstrated how traditional skills merged with contemporary techniques.

Location: East Staffordshire

Inception: 1977

Website: https://nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.80740,-1.63230

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06