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,...

Jousting with Robin Hood at Leeds Castle

Another chance to catch the Jousting Tournament with characters from the tales of Robin Hood....

Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular

Hailed as one of the finest firework displays in the country. A pyrotechnic spectacular set to...

Maidstone Mela at Mote Park

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

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All Saints Church, Maidstone

The Parish Church of the county town of Kent was largely built by Archbishop Courtenay (14th...
Renaissance Crafts

Pottery painting is fun and suitable for all ages & abilities. Make an original gift in a relaxing...
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...
Stoneacre

Location: Otham

15th century half timbered Yeoman's house featuring a great hall and crownpost, surrounded by...
White Horse Wood Country Park

The White Horse Country Park is set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The...