Branch Diary

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

  • Branch Social Friday 9 January 2026 13:00 Berry, Walmer

    A meet-up for a social pint or two and a chat.

  • Sandwich Pub Crawl Saturday 17 January 2026 12:00 Around Sandwich

    We'll meet at the Red Cow for lunch, then a wander round a few pubs in Sandwich. We'll also present the King's Arms Hotel with its Winter Pub of the Season 2025/2026 award.

    Trip Overview.

    Click here for the list of pubs and map.

    Itinerary

    • 12.00: Red Cow (Lunch).
    • 13.15: King’s Arms Hotel (POTS Presentation).
    • 14:00: Crispin Inn.
    • 14:45: Time & Tide Taphouse (Craft beer).
    • 15:30: New Inn.
    • 16:15: Market Inn.

    Getting to Sandwich

    • Service 81 - From Dover: 10:25. Arrives Sandwich: 11:48.
    • Service 81 - From Deal: 11:04. Arrives Sandwich: 11:48.
    • Service 43 - From Canterbury: 11:16. Arrives Sandwich: 11:52.
    • Service 45 - From Ramsgate: 11:17. Arrives Sandwich: 11.43.

    Getting back from Sandwich

    • Service 81 - To Deal: Leaves: 5.25pm. Arrives: 6.12pm (The last bus is at 6.25pm).
    • Service 81 - To Dover: Leaves: 5.25pm. Arrives: 6.49pm (The last bus is at 6.25pm).
    • Service 43 - To Canterbury: Leaves: 5.21pm. Arrives: 6.01pm.
    • Service 45 - To Ramsgate: Leaves: 5.45pm. Arrives: 6.08pm.
  • Winter Pub of the Season 2025/2026 Presentation Saturday 17 January 2026 13:15 Kings Arms Hotel, Sandwich

    We're pleased to announce that our Branch Winter Pub of the Year 2025/2026 is the King's Arms Hotel, Sandwich.

    The presentation has been arranged for Saturday, 17th January at 1.15pm.

  • Thirst Thursday #1: Dover Thursday 5 February 2026 13:00 Hoptimist Taproom & Bar, Dover

    The first session of our Thirst Thursday 2026 series.

    • 1.00pm: Hoptimist, Dover.
    • 2.15pm: Eight Bells, Dover.

    For full details of our Thirst Thursday 2026 season: https://dds.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=268946

  • Branch Meeting Monday 9 February 2026 19:30 Crispin Inn, Sandwich

    A periodic meeting to discuss branch business and activities, over a few beers.

  • Thirst Thursday #2: Deal Thursday 5 March 2026 13:00 Just Reproach, Deal

    The second session of our Thirst Thursday 2026 series.

    • 1.00pm: Just Reproach, Deal.
    • 2.30pm: Smuggler's Record Shop, Deal.
    • 3.45pm: Ship Inn, Deal.

    For full details of our Thirst Thursday 2026 season: https://dds.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=268946

  • Five Bells' 18th Annual Beer, Cider & Music Festival Friday 3 – Monday 6 April 2026 Five Bells, Eastry

    The Five Bell's, Eastry will be holding their 18th Music, Beer & Cider festival over the Easter weekend, raising money for two charities: Josh's Gold Star Fun (childhood leukaemia) and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

    Featuring real ale, real cider and lots of music and entertainment.

    Details to follow.

    Event's webpage: Click here.

  • Members' Weekend, Annual General Meeting & Conference 2026 Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April 2026 Alban Arena, St Albans

    A weekend to discuss the Campaign's activities and future direction and a chance for CAMRA members to socialise explore the local beer scene.

    Event's webpage: Click here.

  • Kent & East Sussex Railway Beer Festival 2026 Friday 5 June 2026 18:30 Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

    Beer, cider, music, food and, of course steam trains. What's not to like?

    Event's webpage: Click here.

  • Faversham Hop Festival 2026 Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 September 2026 Faversham Town Centre

    Internationally renowned local festival celebrating hops & harvest, with live music, stalls, great food, real ale, traditional dance, parade, puppet show, magic, children's fun area with fairground.

    Event's webpage: Click here. See the event's Facebook Page.

  • 15th SPA Valley Railway Beer Festival 2026 Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 October 2026 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells

    All aboard for Ales, Ciders, Kent Green Hop Beers, Bands and Trains!

    There'll be 230 Real Ales, around 40 Kent Green Hop Beers, 14 Keg Beers and 80 Ciders.

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

    Event's webpage: Click here.