Blog (Maidstone Town Centre) - Visit Maidstone

Maidstone has a long military history and indeeds still has barracks. One of the stations is called Maidstone Barracks. Here are some old photographs from WW1 and WWll. Mostly they are of civilians doing their best for the war effort.

Below are some interesting photographs of events which have happened in Maidstone over the last 150 years.  It is interesting to see what has and has not changed and how people lived and dressed at that time.

This blog includes a small selection of old photographs taken in Maidstone in the late 1800's and early 1900's.  Our collection of old photos have been popular when we have shared them on social media, so we thought you might like to have a look.

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.

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.