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- Eat, Drink, Shop
A great place to find where to eat and drink in and around Maidstone
- Afternoon tea
Places to find afternoon teas in and around Maidstone
- Cafés, Coffee Shops and Tearooms
Cafés, Coffee Shops and Tearooms in and around Maidstone
- Christmas Eats
Great places for a get together this Christmas
- Christmas Shopping
Christmas Shopping and Opening Hours
- Local Produce
Where to find local produce in restaurants and to take home
- Outdoor Eating and Drinking
- Pubs and Bars
Town and Country pubs and bars in and around the Maidstone area
- Restaurants
Restaurants in and around Maidstone
- Shopping
- Buy Local Gifts
Great things to buy in Kent
- Buy Local Gifts
- Special offers
- Afternoon tea
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Home page for the Official Tourist Guide for Maidstone and the surrounding area
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- Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
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Contact Us
- Cookies
Information on Cookies for this site
- E-newsletter
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Privacy Policy
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- Submit Event
Page to enter event information for forthcoming events in and around Maidstone
- Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
- Accessibility Statement
- Inspire
Top 10 things to do with ideas to help you out
- Blog Posts
A collection of Blog Posts for the region
- Famous People
Famous People who have lived or come from Maidstone and the surrounding area
- Famous People in Maidstone Historic Plaque Walk
Historic Plaque Walking Trail
- Julius Brenchley
Julius Brenchley's connections with Maidstone and the South Pacific
- Sir Garrard Tyrwhitt-Drake
Sir Garrard Tyrwhitt-Drake and his connections to Maidstone
- Sir Thomas Wyatt
Sir Thomas Wyatt and his place in History
- William Hazlitt
William Hazlitt, essayist and cultural contribution to Maidstone
- William Shipley
William Shipley and the Royal Society of Arts and Maidstone
- Famous People in Maidstone Historic Plaque Walk
- History of Maidstone
A brief history of Maidstone
- Historical Sites Map
A map of historical sites around Maidstone
- History of Cobtree Manor Park
- Maidstone's Iguanodon
Maidstone's Iguanodon and its discovery
- Timeline of Maidstone's History
Timeline of Maidstone's History
- Historical Sites Map
- Short Breaks
Comprises a variety of things to do on a short break to make the most of time
- Culture Breaks
Breaks including information on theatre, music, history and art
- Romantic Breaks
A choice of romantic breaks for those special occasions
- Shopping Breaks
Shops and shopping areas around the town and outside of Maidstone
- Spa Breaks
Information on spa breaks in and around Maidstone
- Weekend Breaks
Great things to do and see over a weekend
- Culture Breaks
- Special offer/competitions
Special offers and competitions for Maidstone
- Top 10 Ideas
Top 10 things to do in and around Maidstone, including activities, history, rainy days etc
- 10 Best Active Days Out
Great things to do on an active day out
- 10 Best Days Out for Families
A collection of things to do for the best family days out
- 10 Best Experiences
Great experiences and adventures
- 10 Best Historical Places to Visit
Beautiful and historic places to visit locally.
- 10 Best Places for a Picnic
Great places for a picnic
- 10 Best Things for Free
Attractions and places to visit at low cost or free
- 10 Best Things to do on a Rainy Day
10 Best Things to do on a Rainy Day
- Inspire me
Inspirational things to do including some small and boutique attractions
- 10 Best Active Days Out
- Blog Posts
- Itinerary Planner
Itinerary Planner
- Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
- About Us
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- Group and Coach Visits
- Group Friendly
Great places for groups to gather to share a meal
- Group Friendly
- Maps and Downloadable Information
- Tourist Information Centre
- Trade & press
- Travel Information
- Venues for Hire
- Stay
Accommodation in and around the Maidstone Area
- Bed & Breakfasts
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in and around Maidstone
- Camping & Glamping
Glamping and Camping in and Around Maidstone
- Farm Stays
Information of Farm Stays in and around Maidstone
- Hotels
Find hotels in around Maidstone and the surrounding area
- Pubs with Rooms
Accommodation in country pubs and inns
- Self Catering/Holiday Cottages
Self Catering and Holiday Cottages in and around Maidstone
- Special Facilities & Requirements
Special facilities and requirements for places to stay in and around Maidstone
- Group Friendly
Accommodation for groups and tours
- Pet Friendly
- Ratings & Accessibility
- Group Friendly
- Special Offers
Special offers for accommodation, food and attractions in and around Maidstone
- Bed & Breakfasts
- Things to Do
Discover Things to Do in and Around Maidstone
- Attractions
Spectacular attractions in and around Maidstone
- All year round
Attractions in Maidstone which are open all year round
- Castles & Historic Houses
Historic Houses and Castle close to Maidstone
- Family Friendly
Family Friendly attractions
- Go-Ape at Leeds Castle
Go-Ape, tree top forest adventure
- History & Culture
History and culture of the region
- Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle - the lovliest castle in the world
- Museums & Galleries
Museums and Galleries in and Around Maidstone
- Vineyard & Wineries
Vineyards and Wineries
- All year round
- Competition to Win Tickets
Summer Holiday Competition
- Explore
- North Downs Area
North Downs Area
- River Medway and Medway Valley
The River Medway and the Medway Valley
- The Countryside Code
The Countryside Code
- The Garden of England
The Garden of England
- Villages
- North Downs Area
- Less than 60 mins away
- Must See Attractions
- Parks and Open Spaces
Parks and Gardens in and around Maidstone
- Sports and Leisure
- Tours and Sightseeing
- Virtual Christmas Market
Virtual Christmas Market
- Win a Trip for Two
- Attractions
- Venues in Maidstone
- Walking Festival
- What's On
What’s On
- Christmas
Christmas Events in Maidstone
- Competition - Win Tickets
Competition - to win tickets for Mote Park Outdoor Adventure
- Competition terms and conditions
- Competition Terms and Conditions 2
- Entertainment and venues
- Events Calendar
Events Calendar
- Festivals & Outdoor Events
- Half Term, Halloween & Fireworks
- Heart of Kent Walking Festival
Heart of Kent Walking Festival
- MAID - Whats On - HOK Walking Fest - Food & Drink
Heart of Kent Walking Festival - Food and Drink
- MAID - Whats On - HOK Walking Fest - Food & Drink
- Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days
- Mote Park Events
- Mother's Day
Mother's Day
- Pop the Mote terms and conditions
- Proms in the Park Survey
- Revival: Symphonic Ibiza Terms and Conditions
- School Holiday & Half Terms
School Holiday and half-term things to do
- St Valentine's Day
St Valentine's Day
- Submit event
- The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Events for the Jubilee Year
- Town Centre Events
- Christmas
