The Otford Society represents you and everyone who lives in Otford.

By all we do, we seek to improve the quality of our lives.

We work to protect our village and its countryside from unwanted or insensitive development.

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Tuesday 29 April 2025
  • Otford Society Annual General Meeting – Otford Village Memorial Hall

    19:30 to 21:00

    Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.  There will be a presentation for this year’s Otford Superstar and Rod Shelton will be giving a talk entitled “In the Beginning”.  This talk traces the earliest origins of our Darent valley. How did it come into being? What were the animals and peoples it once supported? The history of the river and the industries that once thrived along its banks – the origin of paper-making in England -the birth-place of so many inventions and industry.  Amazing!  Yet today the Darent is little more than a stream and its water is running dry. Why?  It’s a fascinating story so come along and find out more.

Wednesday 21 May 2025
  • Otford and District Historical Society – Dickens and North Kent

    19:30 to 21:30
    A talk by Jeremy Clarke Doors open 7:30pm for tea, coffee and biscuits.Entrance £5 for visitors. £20 for annual subscription.Free parking!
Monday 26 May 2025
  • Otford Village Fete

    11:00 to 16:00
    The Otford Village Fete, run by The Otford Society, is one of the biggest in Kent. Held every year for over 80 years. Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2025 11am – 4pm on the Otford Recreation Ground, TN14 5PR
Friday 30 May 2025
  • The 1940s Society – Ham and Jam! The Capture, Defence and Release of Pegasus Bridge on D-Day – a talk by Neil Barber

    19:30 to 21:30


    The capture of Pegasus Bridge is written into the folklore of British history. Its portrayal in the 1962 film ‘The Longest Day’ has influenced a vast number of historians. But just how accurate is the film? Neil Barber has studied the iconic role played by the 6th Airborne Division for over 30 years, and will provide us with an in-depth presentation analysing the events that actually happened at this vital D-Day target.




    Doors open at 7pm. Get there early – you know it makes sense! Refreshments available. Fascinating talks held every two months. For more information: Otford@1940.co.uk