Explore Eastwood's mining and ale heritage on new Pits to Pints trail
Dive deep into the connection between Eastwood’s mining history and public houses while exploring the town’s vibrant pubs, micropubs and real ale houses with the new interactive trail, Pits to Pints.
The trail begins at Eastwood’s oldest surviving public house and Grade II-listed building, the Old Wine Vaults, and concludes at the award-winning Blue Monkey taproom, encompassing 10 of Eastwood’s finest high street pubs, micropubs and real ale houses.
Discover over 240 years of history, infamous trials, and original mining artefacts on the journey.
Each stop will have a trail sign, with facts about Eastwood’s history and characters inspired by the town’s industrial past, as well as scannable QR codes providing visitors with exclusive access to more fun facts and images.
Collect a stamp from the bar at each stop and receive a limited-edition prize from the final stop, Blue Monkey Brewery, once you’ve collected all 10.
Trail sponsor, Trentbarton Buses’ 34 and Rainbow One routes both have multiple stops along the length of Nottingham Road so you can travel safely between each venue.
Trail-goers can pick up their trail maps at any of the participating venues, on Trentbarton buses 34 and Rainbow One, or at the DH Lawrence Museum in Eastwood.
Coun Milan Radulovic (Brox All), Broxtowe Council leader, said: “Eastwood’s history of coal mining and its selection of public houses go hand in hand.
"Many in the local community who worked in surrounding collieries spend much of their time above ground socialising with one another at these institutions and this trail is a great way to uncover the stories that our town holds.
“Eastwood today has a fantastic and truly flourishing scene of pubs, micropubs and real ale houses that deserves to be celebrated, whether you’re popping in for a pint, soft drink, or a snack.”
Claire Ward (Lab), East Midland Mayor, added: “Pits to Pints is a brilliant way to celebrate Eastwood’s proud mining heritage while supporting the pubs, micropubs and breweries that help give the town its character today.
“I hope the trail encourages people to discover more of Eastwood’s history, visit its fantastic local venues and take pride in what makes the town so special.”