WASHINGTON NEW TOWN 50TH ANNIVERSARY REAL ALE PUB CRAWL Washington Notes for guidance Real Ale Trail This pub crawl takes in 7 pubs in Washington that serve real ale. The route is roughly North to South and can be started at either end, although the route below is downhill. The total walking time is about 1 hour.

1. Sir William De Wessyngton – Concord. - Located opposite the bus station with frequent routes from (56) , Newcas- tle (56), Heworth (4), (50) , Washington Galleries (4, 50) and Houghton (4).

2. The Steps - Washington Village. On exiting the Sir William De Wessyngton, turn right and walk past the shops and take the next right turn. Walk south for about 15 minutes, passing Wash- ington School then through an underpass. The Steps, is on the The 4th Washington Heritage Festival 2014 is a community event which features a special commemoration of the start of World War 1 (The Great left. There is a bus from Concord to Washington Village (W6) but War) & also a celebration of Washington’s 50th anniversary as a “New it takes longer than walking. Town”. This growing event, which originated as a parade of local mining banners, 3. The Washington Arms - Village Green – To reach the next now sees involvement & support from several diverse local groups, pub, out of the Steps head left then left again into the Village organisations interested in local history & heritage. A parade takes place Sunderland & Green. The Washington Arms is in the corner. from Concorde to Albany Park, near Washington F Pit museum, were there are several static displays & stalls. Included are the NE Aircraft Museum, Beamish, Friends of Washington Old Campaign for Real Ale 4. The Sandpiper - Biddick Village This next stage is a lengthy Hall, The Washington Wildfowl Trust, Washington History Society, local walk (about 20 minutes). Head straight out of Arms and walk classic car & motor cycle groups, local mining groups, cadet forces, plus between the church and the restaurant and pass Washington Old several others. Visiting the festival is an opportunity to see what projects Hall on the left. After 5 minutes Glebe Church is on the right. these groups have been involved in to promote & retain the heritage of the The bus stop here can be used to travel to Biddick Village Centre town. (M2/M3) or just keep walking. Pass the Victoria Inn and after an- This is going to be a great day in Washington. It is also the date Sunderland other 5 minutes turn right into Biddick at the white spot rounda- & South Tyneside branch of CAMRA have chosen to launch our newest bout. Real Ale trail publication in association with Washington’s 50th birthday. This focuses on the real ale pubs in the Washington area. 5. The Courtyard. – Washington Arts Centre .Retrace your steps to the roundabout, head right past Biddick Academy, through the underpass, cross over the road near St Robert’s School and fol- low the brown sign for The Arts Centre. This takes about 15 min- utes. An alternative is to catch the 2A bus. This guide to a suggested Real Ale Trail in Washington has been produced by volunteer members of Sunderland & South Tyneside Campaign for Real Ale. Please note that information contained may change - telephone 6. The Biddick – Riverside – Leave the Arts Centre, turn numbers have been provided if you wish to check details. left and walk south. Follow the sign to Riverside and the pub is at the end of Fatfield Bridge over the . This will take For more information about Sunderland & South Tyneside CAMRA visit about 10 minutes or buses no 4 or 2A will drop you off at the our website at: http://camra-angle.co.uk/ door. Join us on Twitter: @SST_CAMRA 7. The Havelock – Fatfield Riverside – Turn right out of the pub Facebook Page: and walk along the riverside road for about 2 minutes. http://www.facebook.com/SSTCAMRA Facebook Group: Retrace your steps to Fatfield Bridge for regular buses to Sunderland http://www.facebook.com/groups/SSTCAMRA/ (2A &2C), Washington Galleries ( 2A, 2C, 4), Concord (4) and Heworth.(4) Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/105530610058249543019?prsrc=3 Details of the pubs can be found on Whatpub.com. Travel information given is based on Monday – Saturday daytime services and can be found at Traveline North East or Simply go.com. SIR WILLIAM DE WESSYNGTON THE BIDDICK INN 1 2-3 Victoria Road 1 6 Bonemill Lane Concord Washington Washington NE38 8AJ NE37 2SY (0191) 419 5101 (0191) 418 0100 Mon- Sun 11- Midnight Mon-Sun 7am – 11pm

Large open-plan Wetherspoon pub housed in a former snooker hall and Historic inn dating from 1827. There is a bar with 1 handpull and a larger ice cream parlour. Regular ales are complemented by up to four lounge and eating area. . . Karaoke, Live mike and quiz nights are held. guests, and occasional beer festivals are held.

THE HAVELOCK THE STEPS 7 Bonemill Lane 2 47 Spout Lane Washington Washington NE38 8AJ NE38 7HP 2 (0191) 415 9739 (0191) 415 0733 3 Mon- Thurs 11am- 11pm Mon- Thurs 3.30pm- 11pm Sat 11am- Midnight Fri 2pm- 11pm Sat Noon- 11pm Built in the 1890's, the pub has now a modern interior, having a single Sun Noon - 10.30pm bar with two handpulls, usually Timothy Taylors Landlord and a guest. The small, comfortable single room lounge bar is divided into two drink- At the front of the pub is an outside seating area. ing areas; the walls decorated with pictures of old Washington. Three ever changing guest beers are on offer. Quiz nights Tues, Weds & Thurs. Although not shown on this map, there are several other pubs in Washington which sell real ale. They are:

3 THE WASHINGTON ARMS The Green CHAMPS Washington Emerson Road NE38 7HP Washington (0191) 418 7843 NE37 1LE Mon- Fri 1130-11pm (0191) 415 3341 Mon - Wed: 09.00 - 2300 ; Thu - Sat 09.00 - midnight; Sun: Sat 11am – 11pm 0900- 23.00 Sun Noon - 10.30pm Meals served from 09.00 - 21.30 ( Breakfast 09.00- 11.00) Well established and popular pub facing Washington Village Green. Two 4 handpulls in the bar, with a dummy handpull in the larger lounge. At the WEARSIDE FARM rear is a garden. Quizzes held Mon and Tues. Open Mike night Weds Turbine Way Turbine Business Park Washington THE SANDPIPER SR5 3QY 4 Easby Road (0191) 417 1471 Biddick Mon - Sat:11.00-11.00; Sun:11.00 -10.30 Meals served: Mon - Sat:11.30-9.00; Sun 11.30-9.00 Washington NE38 7NN (0191) 416 0038 Sun-Thurs. 12 Noon – 11pm THE TOBY CARVERY Fri-Sat 12 noon – Midnight Emerson Road Located in Biddick Village Centre, pub has separate entrances to the bar Washington 5 NE37 1LE and the lounge. Beers are from Greene King and meals are served at (0191) 419 4449 lunchtimes and in the evening. Quizzes are held Tues & Thurs. Mon-Sat: 11.00-11.00 Sun: 11.00-10.30 Meal Times THE COURTYARD Mon-Sat: 8.00-11, 12.00 -10.00 ; Sun:8.00-10.30, 5 Biddick Lane 12.00 -10.00 Washington NE38 8AB THE MILL HOUSE (0191) 417 0445 Mon- Thurs 11am-11pm Washington Fri- Sat 11am – Midnight DH3 1RE Sun Noon – 11pm (0191) 415 1313 6 Mon - Sat: 11.00 -11.00; Sun 11.00 -10.30 Meals served Mon - Sat 12.00 - 6.00pm, 6.30 - 9 00pm, Located within the Arts Centre. 8 hand pumped beers, one real cider and Sun: 1200- 6.00 pm, 7.00 pm - 9.00pm perry and a range of bottled Belgian beers are available. Food is served 7 throughout the day. Hosts a weekly quiz and buskers' nights. Two beer festi- vals are held on the Easter and August bank holidays. © Google Maps 2014