Key facts
- Investment of £15 million planned over three years.
- New brewery to be smaller, more efficient, and sustainable.
- Focus shifts to own beer brands like Spitfire and Bishops Finger.
- Singha Lager brewing license terminates end of April 2027.
- Funding through sale of non-core property.
- Target completion date for new brewery is end of 2029.
Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewery, is set to invest £15 million over three years to relocate its brewing operations to a new, more efficient site in Faversham, Kent. The company plans to sell off non-core property to fund the move, which aims to enhance sustainability and quality while supporting future innovation. The new facility will focus on the company's own brands, including Spitfire and Bishops Finger, and will see the termination of its license to brew Singha Lager at the end of April 2027. The existing Bottling Hall will be adapted for the new brewery, with construction expected to be completed by the end of 2029. The company also plans a 10-year development vision for its retained Faversham site, incorporating offices, retail, a pub, and hospitality spaces.