Kent History and Library Centre

Type:Heritage / Visitor Centre

James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ

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The new centre is purpose built to protect and give people access to more of our archive material, and to provide a 21st century library in the heart of Kent. It houses around 14 kilometres of historic material relating to Kent dating back to 699 AD and is the place to come for anyone interested in local history.

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Parking - There are plenty of cycle parking and designated parking spaces for Blue Badge holders at the front of the building.
Pay & Display spaces are available by the football ground near the library on James Whatman Way (for fees check the Maidstone Borough Council car parks webpage). There are further short term Pay & Display spaces across the road in the White Rabbit car park. The nearest long term car parks are Fremlin Walk and the Maidstone East railway station car park (5 minutes walk away).
Buses - Stops for routes 101, 150 and 155 are situated just beyond the right-hand side of the building and on the opposite side of the dual-carriage way.

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Opening 2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
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