West Kent

Branch Diary

  • *POSTPONED* Branch Social to Westerham Thursday 24 September 2026 Grasshopper on the Green

    Branch Social by bus to the pubs of Westerham (and Hayes). Take Go bus number 1 from Sevenoaks bus station at 11.36 to arrive in Westerham at noon and visit the George & Dragon and Grasshopper on the Green (Kings Arms is closed for refurbishment). Then take Stagecoach bus 246 from Westerham at 13.31 to arrive in Hayes at 14.08 and visit the Real Ale Way micropub, returning to Westerham on either the 15.06 or 15.35 from Hayes to connect with the 16.28 Go bus back to Sevenoaks. On the outward journey, the Arriva 402 buses leaving from Tunbridge Wells rail station at 10.16 and 10.36 via Tonbridge connect with the Sevenoaks service to Westerham.

    Grasshopper on the Green Westerham

    George & Dragon Westerham

  • Branch Social to Spa Valley Railway Beer & Cider Festival Friday 16 October 2026 12:00 Spa Valley Railway

    Branch Social to visit the Spa Valley Beer & Cider Festival. There are around 200 beers including Green Hop beers and 70 ciders feature across the three stations (TW West, Groombridge & Eridge). We aim to assemble at Tunbridge Wells West main station at Noon, have a drink at the main bar and the catch a train to visit the bars at Groombridge and Eridge. Tickets for train travel to access both Groombridge and Eridge stations are available at a 25% discount for card-carrying CAMRA members.

    Spa Valley Railway Beer & Cider Festival 2026

  • Branch Social to Marden Village Club Beer Festival Friday 23 October 2026 Marden Village Club

    Branch Social to visit the Marden Village Club Beer Festival. Take the train departing Sevenoaks at 12.37 via Tonbridge (12.47) and Paddock Wood (12.54) to arrive in Marden at 12.59. There is a short walk up the High Street from the Station to the Club. Return trains leave Marden at 23 and 53 minutes past each hour.

    Marden Village Club Beer Festival 2026