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...

Maidstone Mela at Mote Park

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

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

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

Christmas at Leeds Castle

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

Explore Maidstone

Kent Life

There's so much to do at Kent's premier heritage farm attraction. 28 acres of fun, including...
Yalding Gardens

Location: Yalding

Fourteen gardens which take you through the history of gardening. There is a Tudor Knot garden,...
Canoe Safaris in Maidstone

Enjoy a different aspect of the River Medway and join a canoe safari from Allinton Lock to Yalding
Buckmore Park Kart Circuit

1200m international kart circuit for ages four to eighty. Open 362 days a year.
Leeds Castle

Location: Hollingbourne

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

Location: Otham

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