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 211
Monday 1 December 2025
Branch Diary
- Beer Festival Initial Meeting Wednesday 25 February 2026 20:30 Olde Thirsty Pig
- Bus Trip to Hawkhurst Friday 27 February 2026 11:25 Chequers Bus Stn., Maidstone
- Bus Trip to Pies, Pints & Puddings Week Monday 2 March 2026 11:40 King Street, Maidstone
Local Beer Festivals
- Pints, Pies and Puddings Week Friday 27 February – Sunday 8 March 2026 Chequers
- Prince of Ales Micro Festival Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 March 2026 Prince of Ales, Rainham
- Spring Equinox Beer Festival Friday 20 – Saturday 21 March 2026 Drill Hall, Horsham
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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