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Amidst the jingles and joy, Maidstone boasts plenty of crowd-free sanctuaries to escape to this Christmas. Stroll through greenery, far from the maddening crowds, or savour a cup of warmth in a cosy cafe retreat.

Maidstone based children's author Gianna Pollero reveal's her secret sanctuaries for writer's inspiration in Maidstone.

So take a tour of the town – notebook in hand – and see what ideas you can unlock from our historic county town.

When you think of the best places to eat in Kent, Maidstone probably doesn’t come to the forefront. That’s fine, but I am here to tell you why you are missing out. While there are plenty of big commercial restaurants that get their share of the limelight, there are also some lesser-known spots that deserve a mention.

Maidstone and the surrounding area are a great place to visit.  There is a lot to see and do and this area enables visitors to get to world class attractions and to book experiences they cannot get anywhere else.

I have been finding it hard to get a corporate day out where everyone’s families are able to come along for the day.  As more and more of us work from home it become increasingly difficult to connect with new people at work and often these get togethers are the only time we get to meet them personally.

Yes of course it works when we all get on Teams and Zoom but how nice is it to shake someone’s hand say hello.

This blog answers a few questions about what there is to do and see in Maidstone and is it worth a visit? The answer is, yes. Here you will find good shopping, lots of great restaurants and cafés, boat trips, museums, a historic quarter, riverside walks, family entertainment, evening entertainment, frequent events and a lot to see. 

One of the most beautiful and best kept secrets in Kent is the River Medway and its amazing history, diversity and incredible wildlife.  It is quiet and serene and makes a fantastic day of waterside walking and with railway stations close by, getting the train to the start or the end of your walk is no problem.     

Christmas is a time of feasting and to help out a little exercise is good for the soul and the waistline, quite apart from discovering some new places and interesting things.  The 12 Days of Christmas are from the 25^th December to 6^th January.  Lots of people take holiday between Christmas and New Year and so its an ideal time to walk get some fresh air and enjoy a little outdoors. Of course you can do these at any time of the year.

Some days you just need a change of scenery and to get out of home and do some things near you. Maidstone is a great place to head towards, with things for families or meeting up with a group of friends, to catch up and spend some quality time together. This year you can enjoy the Christmas Trail, until 6^th January and that is free and a fun search.

We all know someone who is terribly hard to buy for when it comes to Christmas. Perhaps it is time to forget the socks and smellies and gift your loved one some wonderful memories with an experience that they can truly enjoy.