Branch Diary

CAMRA events further afield can be found on the National CAMRA Diary and the Kent CAMRA County Diary

  • Canterbury's Cooking 2026 Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September 2026 Dane John Gardens, Canterbury.

    A festival of food & drink.

    Canterbury's Cooking returns to Dane John Gardens this Autumn bringing a feast of food-focused fun for the whole family. Two live music stages, local to international street food court, alfresco dining, children's entertainment and competitions together with an eclectic food and craft market.

    Accompanied by the Canterbury Ale & Cider Festival with a huge selection of local real ales and Kentish ciders.

    Organiser's website: Click here.

  • Ramsgate Brewery Green Hop Festival 2026 Saturday 10 October 2026 12:00 – 17:00 Gadds' Beer Shop & Tasting Room, Broadstairs

    Gadds' Green Hop Festival is back again this year.

    The brewery will have a selection of Green Hop Ales from other breweries alongside their own, plus other regular and irregular Gadds' ales.

    Live music and food will be available at each event

    See the event's Facebook Page.

  • 16th SPA Valley Railway Real Ale & Cider Festival 2026 Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 October 2026 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells

    All aboard for ales, ciders, Kent Green Hop beers, live music, and heritage trains!

    There'll be around 200 real ales, 40 Kent Green Hop beers, 14 keg beers, and 70 ciders,

    Card-carrying CAMRA Members are eligible for a 25% Discount available at Ticket Offices.

    Event's webpage: Click here.

  • Branch Meeting & Social Thursday 15 October 2026 12:30 Red Lion, Dover

    A periodic meeting to discuss branch business and activities, over a few beers. After the meeting, we'll have a bite to eat and then visit a few of Dover's pubs.

  • Time & Tide Rising Tide Craft Beer Festival 2026 Friday 16 – Saturday 17 October 2026 Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury

    Back for its third year, the festival, curated by Time & Tide Brewing, brings together some of the UK’s most exciting independent breweries in a truly unique setting.

    50+ beers; high-quality street food with a focus on local produce; DJs in the Lodge Auditorium; spacious seating areas throughout the venue.

    Event's webpage: Click here.

  • Ramsgate Pub Trail (Organised by Canterbury CAMRA) Saturday 24 October 2026 12:20 Around Ramsgate

    Canterbury CAMRA have organised a Ramsgate pub trail. The itinerary is:

    • 12:20 Conqueror Alehouse
    • 13:30 Artillery Arms
    • 14:30 Royal Victoria Pavilion
    • 15:45 Hovelling Boat Inn
    • 17:00 The Pub
    • 18:15 Montefiore Arms
    • 19:15 Honeysuckle Inn
  • Branch Social - Crown Inn, Finglesham Tuesday 3 November 2026 12:30 Crown Inn, Finglesham

    Lunch and a few beers. We may consider moving on to some other pubs after lunch.

    Service 81 from:

    • Dover (11.25am) and Deal (12:00pm) arrives in Finglesham at 12:17pm.
    • From Sandwich (11:25am) arrives in Finglesham at 11:54am.
  • Branch Social - Anchor Inn, Wingham Thursday 26 November 2026 12:30 Anchor Inn, Wingham

    Lunch and a few beers. We may consider moving on to some other pubs after lunch.

    • From Dover:
      • Service 15 leaves Dover (10.58am) to Canterbury-Waitrose (11.35).
      • Service 43 from Canterbury-Waitrose (11:47pm) arrives in Wingham (12:05pm).
    • From Dover:
      • Service 15 leaves Dover (11.18am) to Canterbury-Waitrose (11.55am).
      • Service 44 leaves Canterbury-Waitrose (12:17pm) arrives in Wingham at 12:35pm.
    • From Deal/Sandwich:
      • Service 81 leaves Deal (11:04am), arrives Sandwich (11.51am).
      • Service 43, leaves Sandwich (11.51am), arrives in Wingham at 12:15pm.
  • Branch Meeting & Social Monday 14 December 2026 12:30 King's Head, Deal

    A periodic meeting to discuss branch business and activities, over a few beers. This meeting will approve the entries for the 2028 Good Beer Guide and the candidates for the Branch Pub of the Year 2027 competition.

    After the meeting, we'll have a bite to eat and then visit a few of Deal's pubs.

  • Time & Tide Brewery Tinsel Town Xmas Beer Fest & Fair 2026 16:00 Friday 18 – 13:00 Sunday 20 December 2026 St Crispin Inn, Worth

    Time and Tide Brewery are hosting a Christmas Beer Festival & Fair in the beautiful St Mary’s Art Centre in Sandwich, with craft beer, wine, cider, soft drinks and festive hot food. On Sunday, there'll be Christmas stalls to browse and buy.

    Times:

    • Friday: 4.00pm - 10.00pm.
    • Saturday: 12.00pm - 10.00pm.
    • Sunday: 10.00am - 1:00pm. Bar open during licensing hours.

    See the event's Facebook pages: