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
5th 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 35 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 213
Monday 1 June 2026
- Hollingbourne Thursday 2 July 2026 18:00 Dirty Habit
- Linton Saturday 4 July 2026 12:00 Loddington Tap
- Bus Trip to Dunks Green Wednesday 8 July 2026 12:00 Chequers Bus Stn., Maidstone
- Iden Green and Benenden Thursday 16 July 2026 19:30 Woodcock Inn
- Flower Pot Beer Festival Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 June 2026 Flower Pot
- AngelFest Friday 26 – Sunday 28 June 2026 Angels Football Club, Tonbridge
- Wandsworth Summer Beer Festival Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 August 2026 Le Gothique, Wandsworth
- Duke of Wellington Beer Festival Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 August 2026 Duke of Wellington
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 710 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 |