Maidstone has a long and interesting history full of mad priests, witches, battles and industry. This coupled with "the loveliest castle in the world", neolitic monuments, Roman remains, the Battle of Britain skies, there is a lot to discover.
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Check out the historical walking tour of Maidstone. It covers the battles, the history of the river and trade, the Medieval parts of town and the Archbishops' Palace.