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 2026
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
Branch Diary
- Beer Festival Wash Up Meeting Thursday 9 October 2025 20:30 Market House
- Bus Trip to Leigh & Tonbridge Friday 17 October 2025 10:36 Chequers Bus Stn., Maidstone
- Bus Trip to Beer Festival Saturday 25 October 2025 12:10 High Street. Maidstone
Local Beer Festivals
- Catford Beer Festival Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 October 2025 Bridge Tavern, Catford
- Spa Valley Beer Festival Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 October 2025 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells
- Hunton Green Hop Beer Festival Friday 17 – Sunday 19 October 2025 Hunton Village Club
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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