Maidstone Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county town of Kent, England
About Maidstone
Straddling the river Medway, Maidstone is the economic, administrative and agricultural centre of Kent. For many years the major employment in the town was provided by the agricultural markets, insurance brokers and the toffee factory to the south of the river. Nowadays, however, many residents use Maidstone as a base to commute intoLondon, or are employed within the retail, administrative or service sectors within the town.
Top Attractions in Maidstone
Explore the best things to see and do in Maidstone:
- ★All Saints Church
- ★Aylesford Priory
- ★Kent County Show
- ★Leeds Castle
- ★Maidstone Carriage Museum
- ★Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery
- ★Museum of Kent Life
- ★Stoneacre
Where to Eat in Maidstone
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lockmeadow
- 🍴The Oak on the Green
Where to Stay in Maidstone
- 🏨The Black Horse Inn
- 🏨Thurnham Keep
- 🏨Travelodge Hotel - Maidstone Central
- 🏨Tudor Park Marriott Hotel and Country Club
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