, The Great Western

A chance to repeat a tour of the pubs on the Shrewsbury to Wolverhampton line on 24th April 2026.

Final details to be confirmed but it is expected to depart Chester at 11:28 to arrive in Wolverhampton at 13:11 (direct train) heading straight to the superb Great Western pub (the grey peas and bacon is highly recommended).

Then getting the train back to Shrewsbury to visit up to 10 GBG pubs and 1 new(ish) micropub stopping at:
Codsall,

The Codsall Station

, Love & Liquor

Shifnal,

, Kings Yard

Oakengates

, Station Hotel

, Old Fighting Cocks

, Crown Inn

and Wellington .

, The Boot Micropub

, The Wrekin Inn

Finally getting the train back from Wellington at 20:07 to arrive back in Chester at 21:22 (direct train)

There's also the option of a quick one in

, Tap and Can

in Shrewsbury before getting the train back to Chester for those who feel like something extra.

There is likely to be a significant saving by splitting the train ticket at Shrewsbury: Chester - Shrewsbury, Off-Peak Day Return £13.20 (£8.70 with railcard) Shrewsbury - Wolves, Off-Peak Day Return £12.90(£8.50 with railcard)

Please contact the Social Secretary, Mal Pulford on ku.gro.armac.csac@slaicos or The branch contact on ku.gro.armac.csac@tcatnoc to register an interest in joining this event.

Should be another cracking day out assuming the trains are running!