Phipps Brewery – The Story of a Remarkable Building

Heritage Open Days 2026

Phipps Brewery – The Story of a Remarkable Building

Interested in Northampton's history? Love beer? Then this tour is for you.

Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of the historic Phipps Brewery building and discover the story behind one of Northampton's most significant industrial landmarks.

Explore the history of Phipps Brewery, why this site on Kingswell Street became home to brewing, and how the building evolved from a Victorian brewery into a soft drinks factory, tannery and workshops before being lovingly restored as the home of Phipps Brewery once again.

Along the way you'll uncover original architectural features, learn how the building was designed for Victorian brewing, hear stories of the people who worked here, and discover how this remarkable building continues to preserve Northampton's rich brewing heritage.

Whether you're passionate about local history, fascinated by historic buildings or simply enjoy good beer, this tour offers a unique opportunity to step inside a living piece of Northampton's past.

After the tour, why not stay a little longer and enjoy a pint of Phipps ale in the Albion Brewery Bar, where you can relax in the heart of this remarkable historic brewery.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

12:30pm, 13:45 and 15:00

Location & directions

Phipps N B C, The Albion Brewery, 54 Kingswell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1PR

Directions:

Please note: There is no on-site parking. The nearest public car parks are Commercial Street Car Park (approximately a 2-minute walk), Albion Place Long Stay Car Park (approximately a 3-minute walk) and St John's Multi Storey Car Park (approximately a 5-minute walk). Limited on-street parking may also be available nearby.

Contact on day:

Jacqueline Moore

Telephone number:

+441604946606

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please follow the link and book through the **Heritage Tours** section of our website. The same tour is running at three different times: 12.30 pm 2.45 pm 3 pm Please choose **one time only** and book onto that time slot. **Do not book all three.**

Booking contact name:

Jacky Moore

Booking telephone number:

+441604946606

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.phipps-nbc.co.uk/event-details/heritage-open-days-phipps-brewery-tour-2026-09-12-12-30

Booking opens:

17 Jul 2026 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 12:00 PM

Additional information

Max number of people:

12

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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