Maidstone

Properties and events in Maidstone

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A Soldier's life in the Great War

Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
In person
Pre-booking not required

To commemorate the 110th anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, 1914-18, the Centre for Experimental Military Archaeology (CEMA) will be running a weekend of talks and presentations.

All Saints Church, Maidstone

Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6YE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and discover the fascinating history of this beautiful church in a stunning riverside setting. It was built in 1395 by Archbishop Courtenay to become one of the grandest Perpendicular churches in England.

Angels come to Maidstone

St. Michael & All Angels Church, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy our Grade II Listed Victorian church, particularly its angel windows. Tea/coffee and cake available. Something for the children to do.

Behind the Scenes at the Carriage Museum

Maidstone Carriage Museum, Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XT
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Carriage Museum

Heritage Transport Trail

Town Hall, Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1TF
In person
Pre-booking not required

A short trail around Maidstone town centre

Inside Maidstone Carriage Museum

Maidstone Carriage Museum, Mill Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6XT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take a look inside Maidstone Carriage Museum and discover some surprising stories and fascinating facts about this wonderful collection.

Kent History & Library Centre

James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Guided tours of the Archives (Strongroom, Reprographics, Conservation, Cataloguing); an exhibition of original documents on the theme of Routes – Networks – Connections; associated activities for children.

Maidstone Town Hall Tours

Town Hall, Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1TF
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a tour incorporating the architectural features of this fine Georgian building, the richly decorated council chamber, the gaol and its graffiti.

Mote Park Walks

Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone House, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a series of walks in the beautiful Mote Park, looking at the living landscape, past and present.

North Downs Way Ramble

Lenham Railway Station, Station Approach, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2HR
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and enjoy a guided walk along the North Downs Way from Lenham to Hollingbourne

Stoneacre

Stoneacre, Stoneacre Lane, Otham, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8RS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy free weekend entry to Stoneacre on the 14th and 15th of September. Joining Heritage Open Days for the first time, discover this fairy-tale hideaway just outside of Maidstone.

Wateringbury Rail Ramble

Wateringbury Railway Station, Station Road, Wateringbury, Kent, ME18 5EA
In person
Pre-booking required

A 4.5 mile ramble from Wateringbury, climbing gently to the hoppers huts at Shingle Barn Farm then descending to Yalding.