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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Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular

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

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

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

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....

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...
Renaissance Crafts

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

Maidstone Carriage Musuem is home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles & transport...
Kent Life

There's so much to do at Kent's premier heritage farm attraction. 28 acres of fun, including...
All Saints Church, Maidstone

The Parish Church of the county town of Kent was largely built by Archbishop Courtenay (14th...
Iden Croft Herb Gardens

Enjoy these Herb Gardens and a 15th Century Walled Garden. National Oreganum & Mentha collections,...