Welcome to CAMRA in Maidstone and Mid Kent
Supporting pubs, clubs, breweries and drinkers of real ale, cider and perry in our local area which spans between West Peckham in the west, Lenham in the east, Hucking in the north and Hawkhurst in the south. It includes areas such as West Malling, Cranbrook, Sutton Valence, Staplehurst and Maidstone itself.
Follow @mmkcamra on 'X' (Twitter) for the latest branch news updates.
You can email us via our Contacts and Help page. We also have a Groups.io group for branch members to share news on real ales, breweries and pubs in the area and receive reminders about meetings and events.
EAST MALLING BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL
TBA September 2025
Our annual showcase event, usually held on the first Saturday of September each year at East Malling Research Centre.
We aim to have around 70 real ales and 30 ciders and perries on offer along with live music and food vendors.
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
- Draught Copy 210
Sunday 1 December 2024
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The Great British Beer Festival is back and in 2025, for the first time ever, the Festival will be held at the iconic NEC in Birmingham, the UK’s premier events venue. This exciting new location means more space, more brews, and even more opportunities to celebrate the best in British and international beer.
Join thousands of fellow beer lovers at the NEC, where you can sample hundreds of unique ales, ciders, perries and craft beers from around the world. Immerse yourself in interactive tastings, discover new flavours, enjoy live music, and experience the festival’s vibrant atmosphere in a way like never before.
Click the image to purchase tickets on the GBBF website.
Branch Diary
- Bus Trip to Gravesend Friday 28 February 2025 10:35 Pudding Lane, Maidstone
- Bus Trip to Laddingford
Monday 3 March 2025 11:40
King Street, Maidstone
- to Chequers for their Pints, Pies and Puddings Week.
- Beer Festival Initial Meeting Wednesday 5 March 2025 20:30 Olde Thirsty Pig
- Aylesford
Thursday 6 March 2025 19:00
Branch Social
- Chequers then Little Gem
- Maidstone
Thursday 20 March 2025 16:00
Branch Social
- Drakes then Aussie Ale House
Local Beer Festivals
- Pints, Pies and Puddings Week Saturday 1 – Sunday 9 March 2025 Chequers
- Meet the Brewer (Bluntrock) Friday 7 March 2025 19:00 Craft Brewed
- Spring Equinox Beer Festival Friday 21 – Saturday 22 March 2025 Drill Hall, Horsham
- Wandsworth Spring Beer Festival Wednesday 26 – Saturday 29 March 2025 Le Gothique, Wandsworth
- Meet the Brewer (Verdant) Friday 11 April 2025 19:00 Craft Brewed
Branch Pub Guide
Check out our interactive map and guide to all of the pubs and clubs in the branch area that serve real ale.
The data is provided by The CAMRA Online Pub Guide, with details of over 30,000 pubs nationwide.
The Good Beer Guide
CAMRA's Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide.
See our guide on how and why it's important to Score Your Beer.
Your input helps curate The Good Beer Guide and ensures we promote venues serving top-notch cask ale. It's also a fantastic way to connect and share your passion for great beer.
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