Places to visit

Experience 700 years of history at the romantic double-moated 13th century castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and Mother of Elizabeth I.

Discover magnificent award-winning gardens set in 125 acres of glorious grounds. ... (click the button below to read more)

Aylesford Priory, or "The Friars" was founded in 1242 when members of the Carmelite order arrived in England from Mount Carmel in the Holy Land. Richard de Grey, a crusader, sponsored them, and conveyed to the order a parcel of land located on his manor in Aylesford in Kent.

Cobtree Manor Park has over 50 acres of parkland displaying a diverse and maturing collection of trees and shrubs.

Standing on the site of the old Maidstone Zoo, the park features a themed play area, along with a sculpture trail, plenty of space for picnic... (click the button below to read more)

Sitting high on the west bank of the Medway Gap, hidden away between Snodland and Vigo, Holly Hill woodland can be found. Walking from a small car park well signposted from Birling Hill leads into an extensive stretch of accessible and relatively uncommon be... (click the button below to read more)

The White Mill was built in 1760 and still has most of its original wooden machinery.

Windmill: Restored between 1960 – 1981.

The Engine House: Restored in 1995, contains a Lister petrol engine which can be used to drive a Plate Mill to grind corn into ... (click the button below to read more)

Located on Mill Street in the centre of Maidstone, the Carriage Museum offers an insight into the fascinating history of transport and is home to a unique collection of horse-drawn vehicles and transport curiosities. More than 60 vehicles are on display, rang... (click the button below to read more)

The Old Lighthouse is an Historic Grade 11 building, listed in 1992 by Shepway District Council, recently celebrating its centenary.

Opened with great ceremony by His Royal Majesty the Prince of Wales in 1904 after a 3 year build, it survived two world wa... (click the button below to read more)

Cellar Head Brewing Company is an award-winning independent microbrewery founded by Chris and Julia McKenzie in 2017. We wanted to create an all-inclusive brewery that crossed many divides - generations, beer tastes and styles, in a no nonsense "what you see ... (click the button below to read more)

Situated in the town centre between Maidstone East Station and Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens provides an oasis of calm in contrast to the bustling shopping streets. The Victorian bandstand is the venue for Sunday afternoon concerts during the summer as well as other events throughout the year.

Among the most outstanding Roman villa survivals in Britain, Lullingstone provides a unique all-weather family day out. Set in the attractive surroundings of the Darent Valley in Kent, the villa was begun in about AD 100, and developed to suit the tastes and ... (click the button below to read more)