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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Maidstone's Original Beer & Hop Festival at Kent Life

Wander round our Traditional Hop Picking, see the last working coal fired Oast house in Britain in...

Leeds Castle Fireworks Spectacular

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

Jousting with Robin Hood at Leeds Castle

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

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

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

Explore Maidstone

All Saints Church, Maidstone

The Parish Church of the county town of Kent was largely built by Archbishop Courtenay (14th...
Cobtree Manor Golf Course

On the outskirsts of Maidstone the course has a stunning 18 hole layout, USGA-specification greens...
Teston Bridge Country Park

Three meadows nestling beside the River Medway. This is an edial loction to watch boats cruising or...
White Horse Wood Country Park

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

Location: Otham

15th century half timbered Yeoman's house featuring a great hall and crownpost, surrounded by...
Allington Belle

One hour trips on the River Medway on board the Allington Belle, Maidstone's Mississippi style...