Dates for Warwick’s Summer Beer, Cider and Music Festival, plus a new grand total for grants given to Warwick charities from Warwick Court Leet
Warwick Court Leet presented a cheque for £6,843 to The Lord Leycester following the success of The Lord Leycester Beer Festival, held in February 2026. The two-day festival, staged in the Great Hall of The Lord Leycester, raised the money through ticket sales, drinks sales and sponsorship from local businesses and supporters.
Organised and run by Warwick Court Leet with support from staff and volunteers at The Lord Leycester, the festival continues to raise funds to help preserve the institution and support the retired servicemen and women who live there.
The cheque was presented by the Bailiff of Warwick Court Leet, Rob Cameron, to the Master of The Lord Leycester, Darren Bowyer, at a gathering attended by members of the Court and supporters of the charity.
Following the presentation, Warwick Court Leet announced its summer beer festival and a new grand total for its community grant fund.
Warwick Court Leet’s Summer Beer, Cider and Music Festival
Warwick Court Leet confirmed that its Summer Beer, Cider and Music Festival will return to Warwick Racecourse on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July. The festival will feature 40 beers, 10 ciders, a prosecco and wine bar and live performances from local musicians. More than 1,600 people attended last year’s event.
Advance tickets are now available online from WarwickBeerFestival.com and cost £10. Tickets can also be purchased in person from The Four Penny Pub & Hotel on Crompton Street, the Warwick Visitor Information Centre on Jury Street and Torry’s Hardware & DIY on West Street. Admissions on the day will be £12 and under-18s can attend free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Proceeds from the Summer Beer, Cider and Music Festival will be given to Warwick Court Leet’s Community Grant Fund, which donates grants to charities, community groups and individuals in need across CV34.
More than £77,000 donated to good causes in Warwick by the Court Leet
Warwick Court Leet also announced a new grand total of more than £77,000 in grant funding has been donated to good causes in CV34 from its Community Grant fund. Grant recipients include Warwick Scouts, Evelyn’s Gift, Safeline, Myton Hospice and Warwick Foodbank. Racing Club Warwick, Central Ajax Girl’s Football Team, Bee Friendly Warwick, Coten End Pre-Schools and provision of benches in Old Square.
The Court welcomes applications for grants from good causes in Warwick. To find out more about the Court’s grant fund, search online for Warwick Court Leet Grants or visit the Court’s website at warwick-courtleet.co.uk/
Richard Eddy, Herald of Warwick Court Leet, said:
“The Lord Leycester Beer Festival has become one of Warwick’s most popular winter community fundraising events and we are delighted to donate the proceeds to The Lord Leycester. The support shown by Warwick’s residents, businesses, volunteers and visitors helps us preserve an important part of our heritage while also supporting the people who call The Lord Leycester their home.
“Now the Court is busy preparing our Summer Beer, Cider and Music Festival, which brings together great local drinks, live music and a fantastic atmosphere, while also raising money for good causes across our town. Whether you’re coming along to enjoy the beers, discover local music or simply spend time with friends and family, you’ll also be helping us invest directly back into our community.”