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
Saturday 6th 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 210
Sunday 1 December 2024
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
Branch Diary
- May Business Meeting Thursday 22 May 2025 20:30 Style & Winch
- Bus Trip to Beer Festival Saturday 24 May 2025 10:15 High Street. Maidstone
- Branch Social Thursday 29 May 2025 16:00 Armoury
Local Beer Festivals
- Dulwich Beer Festival Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 May 2025 Hamlet Football Club, Dulwich
- The George May Beer Festival Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2025 George, Bethersden
- Catford Beer Festival Friday 23 – Monday 26 May 2025 Bridge Tavern, Catford
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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