Whether you are planning a long break, a day trip or a weekend getaway, you will discover so many amazing places to visit and things to do in Maidstone. Check out the suggestion below to find great fun days out with the kids or simply great days out with friends.
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 and indoor entertainment.
High ropes, skydiving, flying and motorsports offer some great opportunities in and around Maidstone 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. Watersports and fishing can be found along the beautiful rivers and in Mote Park. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Maidstone has for in town shopping centre and two out of town shopping centres. This makes for an amazing choice of stores covering all budgets. It’s worth exploring!
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A guide to visitor attractions including castles, gardens, family attractions, sports, things to do and days out with the kids.
The best of Kent's Vineyards and Wineries welcome visitors. It is not possible to visit all of these in one day, so a stay is recommended, so that you have a chance to explore some of these fantastic vineyards.
Getting out in the Kent countryside on a bike is a brilliant day out. Some of the cycle trails are suitable for families and easy going, others are harder for the serious cyclists. For leisure cyclists, with pub lunch there are lots of choices.
