Welcome To Maidstone

Visit Maidstone is the official Maidstone visitor information guide to Maidstone and the surrounding Kent countryside. Leeds Castle

Kent’s county town. is a great place to visit and an ideal base from which to explore Kent.

Best known for being home to the world-famous Leeds Castle – hailed as ‘the loveliest Castle in the world’ - there is so much more waiting to be discovered in Maidstone. Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery is one of the finest regional museums in the South East .

Maidstone also boasts two of the most unusual museums: The Tyrwhitt Drake Museum of Carriages and Kent Life. The Archbishops' Palace , All Saints Church, Kits Coty and Mote Park are just a few of Maidstone’s must-see landmarks – each with its own fascinating story to tell.

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Graham Clarke's Up the Garden Studio

See the latest etchings, watercolours, drawings, portfolio collections, books and greetings cards,...

Maidstone Mela at Mote Park

This is a multi cultural event celebrating the best of music, dance and food from around the world.

Christmas at Leeds Castle

Enter a magical world of enchantment as you wander through the Castle rooms, beautifully decorated...

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

Over 150 exhibitors showcase their wares in a heated and carpeted marquee. Traditional and...

Explore Maidstone

Go Ape! High Wire Forest Adventure Leeds Castle

Think you, your friends and family can handle 3 hours of tree top adventure climbing 30ft up a rope...
Maidstone Leisure Centre

Maidstone Leisure Centre is set in the attractive Mote Park surrounding a large lake for sailing...
Leeds Castle

Location: Hollingbourne

Historic Leeds Castle set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, some of its many attractions include;...
Yalding Gardens

Location: Yalding

Fourteen gardens which take you through the history of gardening. There is a Tudor Knot garden,...
Kentish Lady - Hire Cruisers Ltd

A 100-seater passenger boat available for hourly trips from Maidstone to Museum of Kent Life and...
Marriott Tudor Park Golf Course

Location: Bearsted

Attached to the Marriott Tudor Park Hotel, this 18 hole golf course is also available to...