
Ashford Archaeological Society
Founded in 1920. Registered charity no. 802043. Meets 7.30pm, third Monday each month September to May.

Barham Downs History Society
Seeks to encompass life in the past & present of five principal settlements in the Kent area; Adisham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Kingston and Womenswold, with their associated hamlets and adjoining areas.

Bearsted & District Local History Society
Formed 15th May 1936. Meets at the Memorial Hall in Manor Rise, Bearsted at 7.30pm on the last Friday of each month from September to November and January to May hosting a varied programme of speakers. Members pay a modest annual subscription and new members are welcome.

Biddenden Local History Society
Between 700 and 900 AD the area of the present Biddenden parish contained a number of separate 'dens' or small clearings in the great forest of Andred frequented by freemen and swineherds. Biddenden was probably the den used by the family and followers of Bidda.

Brenchley & Matfield Local History Society
The Society was founded in 1971 and since then it has thrived with a membership of over 100, encouraging an interest in both local and national history. It is affiliated to, and works in close collaboration with, the Parish Archive.

Bromley Borough Local History Society (BBLHS)
Formed in 1974 so those with an interest in the history of the people, events and places that make up London's largest borough could meet to exchange information and learn more about the long and fascinating story that makes up the London Borough of Bromley and all its constituent parts.

Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society
Established in 1920 ‘to encourage the study of the history and antiquities of the City of Canterbury and surroundings and to preserve the architectural features and characteristics of the City.’

Charing & District Local History Society
A very friendly and sociable group, we aim to promote an active interest in local history. Talks cover a wide range of subjects from a variety of speakers.

Cinque Ports Detecting Club
Sandwich's first ever metal detecting club, with a passion for responsibly unearthing historical coins and artefacts from pre-Roman times to more recent times.


Cranbrook Museum & Local History Society
Cranbrook Museum & Local History Society seeks to promote an interest in Cranbrook and all aspects of its history. It manages the Museum and holds regular meetings during the winter months plus special summer events and exhibitions.

Crayford Manor House Historical Society
The inaugural meeting was held on the 19th April 1961. We now meet at the Baker Trust Hall in Crayford; there is ample parking and it is easily accessible by public transport.

Dartford & District Archaeological Group (DDAG)
Founded by enthusiast Roger Walsh in December 1972 as a spin-off from an adult education course. The group undertakes field work in the Dartford area, and highlights of the group’s work include the discovery of a complete glass bowl at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Darenth.

Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society
The inaugural meeting was on Monday 3rd October 1910 at Buck’s Rooms, High Street, Dartford. All that is required to become a member is an interest in the history of our locality. Included in the Annual Subscription are a winter programme of lectures and the Newsletter.

Discover Roman Otford Project
D.R.O.P. are a small group of amateur archaeologists with a variety of skills and experience. From total beginners, to diggers who have spent most of their lives in holes in the ground, we spend our time uncovering the Roman past hidden beneath fields in the local area of Otford, Kent.

Dover Archaeological Group
The Dover Society work together with local government and other organisations to assist with the preservation of the historic town of Dover. They are passionate about Dover’s past, present and future.

Dymchurch & District Heritage Group (DDHG)
Formed in January 2010 after an initial meeting in the previous October where we asked the villagers their thoughts on forming a Heritage Group. The response was fantastic and we have gone from strength to strength with a strong membership.

Farningham and Eynsford Local History Society (FELHS)
Formed in 1985 by a small group of enthusiasts anxious to research and preserve the history of their locality before it was lost as a result of the increasing pace of life and the throw-away society in which we now live.

The Faversham Society
If you love Faversham, join us. We seek to Cherish the Past, Adorn the Present, Create for the Future.

Folkestone Research & Archaeology Group (FRAG)
We are a group who are interested in archaeology and the heritage of Folkestone and the surrounding areas. Having met as volunteers on a major dig in the area, we decided to create a group that focuses on this area of Kent.
- Ashford Archaeological Society
- Barham Downs History Society
- Bearsted & District Local History Society
- Biddenden Local History Society
- Brenchley & Matfield Local History Society
- Bromley Borough Local History Society
- Canterbury Historical and Archaeological Society
- Charing & District Local History Society
- Cinque Ports Detecting Club
- City of Rochester Society
- Cranbrook Museum & Local History Society
- Crayford Manor House Historical Society
- Dartford & District Archaeological Group (DDAG)
- Dartford Historical and Antiquarian Society
- Discover Roman Otford Project
- Dover Archaeological Group
- Dymchurch & District Heritage Group (DDHG)
- Farningham and Eynsford Local History Society (FELHS)
- Folkestone Research & Archaeology Group (FRAG)
- Frittenden Historical Society
- Gravesend Historical Society
- Halling Historical Society
- Headcorn Local History Society
- Herne & Broomfield Local History Group
- Herne Bay Historical Records Society (HBHRS)
- Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne
- Horton Kirby & South Darenth Local History Society
- Hythe Civic Society
- Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society
- Kemsing Heritage Centre Association
- Kent Archives Kent History and Library Centre
- Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Kent Family History Society
- Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society
- Landscape Explorers Group in South East
- Leigh & District Historical Society
- Lenham Heritage Society
- Loose Area History Society
- Lyminge Historical Society
- Maidstone Area Archaeological Group (MAAG)
- Malling U3A Landscape History Group
- Mid Kent Metal Detecting Club
- North West Kent Family History Society
- Orpington and District Archaeological Society (ODAS)
- Plaxtol Local History Group
- Rainham Historical Society
- Royal Phoenix Detecting Group
- Sevenoaks Historical Society
- Shepherdswell & Coldred History Society
- Shoreham
- Shoreham & District Historical Society
- Smarden Local History Society
- Snodland Historical Society
- Speldhurst Parish History Society
- Stelling Minnis & Upper Hardres Historical Society
- Studying History & Archaeology in Lympne
- Swansea University
- Tenterden & District Local History Society
- The Faversham Society
- The London Library
- The Staplehurst Society
- The White Cliffs Metal Detecting Club
- The Woolhope Club
- Tonbridge Historical Society
- Trust for Thanet Archaeology
- Weald of Kent Protection Society
- West Kent Detector Club
- Woodchurch Ancestry Group
- Wychling, Doddington & Newnham Historical Research Group
- Wye Heritage
- Wye Historical Society