Useful Information
About Us
Creative Maidstone is a Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) initiative, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to provide a permanent space in the town centre for creatives, and to increase public access to the arts.
Contact Us
Creative Maidstone, 2-4 Granada House, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone. Kent ME15 6JR
Phone: 01622 602204
Email: creativemaidstone@maidstone.gov.uk
For opening hours and information during this start up period, please contact us.
Find us
Creative Maidstone is located at the bottom of Gabriel’s Hill, near the entrance to The Mall.
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Public Transport
Via Bus:
Creative Maidstone is only a short walk from the Maidstone Bus Station, taking approximately five minutes.
Via Train:
Creative Maidstone is situated in between Maidstone East and Maidstone West station, we are a slightly longer twelve minute walk.
Nearest Parking
There are many car parks in the town centre within easy reach of Creative Maidstone. The Mall car park is very close by and open 24 hours. Just park and go, then pay on return. Alternatively there are short stay pay & display car parks in Palace Avenue, College Road and King Street, plus a long stay car park at Lockmeadow, just over the Millennium Bridge.
Use search for a car park to locate a car park to suit your needs.
The Paperwork
Studios Expression of Interest Form
Exhibition enquiry form
Retail Zone enquiry form
Accessibility
Equal access is very important to us at Creative Maidstone, and we want everyone to feel safe and comfortable during their visit. Here is some helpful information for anyone who is concerned about venue access:
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We are situated at the bottom of Gabriel’s Hill. If you are unable to walk down this steep hill you can still access us via lifts situated in The Mall shopping centre. Take the lift next to Franco’s café on level 2, down to level 1 and exit via the Gabriel's Hill exit.
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A step free venue with a set of double doors
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Air Conditioning throughout the venue
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Sensory stimulation: we have fluorescent overhead lighting and general high street noises can be heard from the social space.
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A disabled toilet. We don’t currently have baby changing facilities
If you have any concerns about accessing our venue, or feedback on how to improve, please do contact us.
Sources of Funding
A guide to sources of funding for your next project and support for creative sector businesses.
Arts Directory
Find details of local clubs and organisations, all eager to welcome new members.
There's everything from choirs and concertinas to painting and performance.
Discover your new passion today!