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
- Beer Festival Meeting Wednesday 18 June 2025 20:30 Olde Thirsty Pig
- Branch Social & Beer Festival Thursday 19 June 2025 17:00 Flower Pot
- Branch Social Friday 27 June 2025 18:00 Black Horse
Local Beer Festivals
- Flower Pot Beer Festival Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 June 2025 Flower Pot
- South Downs Beer & Cider Festival Friday 20 – Saturday 21 June 2025 Town Hall, Lewes
- Thanet Cider Festival Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 July 2025 Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate
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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