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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The Archbishops Palace - Heritage Open Days

An exclusive opportunity to view this landmark building. This magnificent medieval Ragstone Palace...

Christmas at Leeds Castle

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

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...

Festive Fair at Leeds Castle

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

Explore Maidstone

Maidstone Millennium River Park

Riverside walk along a 10km stretch of the River Medway from Teston picnic site through Maidstone's...
Leeds Castle

Location: Hollingbourne

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

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

Guided tour the first Tuesday of each month at 11.00am. Group guided tours by arrangement.
Stoneacre

Location: Otham

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