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.
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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 212
Sunday 1 March 2026
- Frittenden Friday 10 April 2026 18:00 Bell & Jorrocks
- Loose Thursday 16 April 2026 16:00 Walnut Tree
- Staplehurst Thursday 23 April 2026 19:30 Lord Raglan
- Bus Trip to Beer Festival (TBC) Saturday 25 April 2026 11:40 High Street. Maidstone
- Bell & Jorrocks Beer Festival Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026 Bell & Jorrocks
- Bexley Beer Festival Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 May 2026 Dartfordians Sports Club, Bexley
- Dulwich Beer Festival Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 May 2026 Hamlet Football Club, Dulwich
- Halfway House Beer Festival Friday 22 – Friday 29 May 2026 Halfway House, Brenchley
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.
Why not come and join around 700 other like minded individuals within the Maidstone & Mid Kent branch area?
| 2026 BRANCH PUB and CIDER PUB OF THE YEAR | 2026 BRANCH CLUB OF THE YEAR |
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| Cellars Alehouse, Maidstone | Marden Village Club |