Things to Do

Following the recent announcement on the new regional restrictions in England, our visitor attractions, accommodation, and hospitality venues are closed for the time being. However, parks and gardens, including the grounds of some ticketed attractions may still continue to open. Once the restrictions are lifted, attractions in and around Maidstone will welcome back visitors in their own unique way. We are doing our best to keep this website up to date but things are constantly changing and we suggest clicking through to attractions individual websites.

Whether you are planning a long break, a day trip or a weekend getaway, you will discover a host of amazing places to visit, tourist attractions and things to do, in and near Maidstone. Check out the suggestion below to find great fun days out with the kids or simply great days out with friends.

Attractions

Maidstone is a fantastic location to reach every attraction in Kent. It is perfect for couples, families and groups of friends, with a host of different things to do, from exploring castles, discovering new places, enjoying fresh local food or coming along to special events.

The different seasons bring different aspects of life in Kent. Spring brings lambs, blossom and new birth. Summer brings outdoor events, strawberries and perfect days for exploring. Autumn brings the apple and wine harvests, crunchy leaves and misty mornings. Winter brings the cosiness of log fires, homely cooking, great shopping and indoor entertainment.

Sport and leisure

High ropes, skydiving, flying and motorsports offer some great opportunities in and around Maidstone and is particularly exciting for those with a sense of adventure. For those looking for a digital detox the areas of outstanding natural beauty offer great walking and places to discover more about this landscape. Leisure cycling is popular with quiet and traffic free routes and maps and route plans can be downloaded so that you can enjoy your day. Country pubs can be found along most our walking and cycling routes. Watersports and fishing can be found along the beautiful rivers and in Mote Park, as well as specialist fishing lakes. Golf for every level of player can be found in Kent from beginner to international standards.

For those seeking more cultural activities workshops in arts and crafts can be found in painting, pottery, floristry, glazing, stitching and much more besides.

Tours and sightseeing

For those who are new to this area often a tour is a great way to find out more about a place. The Kentish Lady River tours are very popular, as are some of the walking and castle tours. They provide and insight into local culture and history which might be missed without having taken part.

Explore

There are a host of ways to explore this part of England. Kent villages are picturesque with their clay peg tiles, oast houses and weatherboarding. It is all nestled in cosy countryside, you can head for the hills or meander along the watersides. All can be explored easily from railway stations or by car. Find delicious local food in glorious pubs and restaurants along the way.

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Within 60 Minutes

Planning a longer trip? Maidstone is also less than 60 minutes from London should you want to have the best of both worlds: the glamour of the city and the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Kentish countryside.

Shopping

Maidstone has four in town shopping centres and two out of town shopping centres.  This makes for an amazing choice of stores covering all budgets. It’s worth exploring!