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Independent Shops
Payless Builders Merchants
Rochester builders merchant on Laker Road: building materials, timber, fencing, landscaping, plumbing, decorating supplies and tools, with delivery across Kent.
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Maidstone
Maidstone is a town on the River Medway in Kent. This page brings together local businesses, events and things to do in and around Maidstone, so you can see what is nearby and what is on, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Maidstone
Astute Management
Local digital partner for Kent businesses: websites, AI and automation to help you get found, win customers and save time.
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Removals
Bravo UK Removals
Rainham-based removals firm: house removals, packing, house clearance, commercial moves and storage units across the Medway Towns and beyond.
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Removals
Regal Moving & Storage
Removals and storage company with its head office in Sheerness: house and office moves, packing, self storage and specialist items.
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Cleaners
Astute Clean
Exterior cleaning across Kent from Gravesend: driveways, patios, roofs, gutters, render, windows, solar panels and graffiti removal.
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Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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ElectriciansPlumbers
Plumbing & Electrical
Plumbing and electrical call-outs for homes and businesses across Kent and Medway, from Gravesend: boilers, drains, rewires, EICR and EV chargers.
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What's on in Maidstone
Family
Wallace and Gromit: A Cracking Christmas Caper at Leeds Castle
Included with admission
Family Friendly
Things to do in Maidstone
Places to visit
Parks & Walks
Brenchley Gardens
Town centre gardens behind Maidstone Museum with a Victorian bandstand, the Cenotaph war memorial and the Royal Engineers statue.
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Cobtree Manor Park
Over 50 acres of parkland on the site of the old Maidstone Zoo, with an arboretum, sculpture trail, play area, marked walks and a cafe.
Family Friendly
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Kent Life Heritage Farm Park
Heritage farm park at Sandling near Maidstone with farm animals, a vintage village, play areas, a working oast house and the Kent Owl Academy.
Family Friendly
Castles & History, Family Days Out
Leeds Castle
Castle on two islands in a lake, set in 500 acres of parkland near Maidstone, with gardens, a maze, playgrounds and seasonal events.
Family Friendly
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
Maidstone Museum
Free council museum in Chillington Manor with Ancient Egypt, Japanese art, natural history and the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment collection.
Family Friendly
Free
Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Mote Park
Green Flag park of over 450 acres in Maidstone with a 30-acre lake, woodland, play areas, a cafe and a BMX track. Open on foot at all times.
Family Friendly
Guides
GuideMuseums & Galleries, Parks & Walks
Maidstone’s museum, parks and days out
Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens, Whatman Park, Mote Park and Cobtree, then Kent Life and Leeds Castle for a longer day out.
Food & drink in Maidstone
Farm Shops & ProducersFlorists
Blooming Green
Flower grower and florist at Loddington Farm, Linton: pick-your-own flowers, wedding flowers and courses.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Chegworth Valley
Fruit farm near Harrietsham pressing its own juices, with an online shop for juice and seasonal fruit.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Farmer’s Farm Shop
Family farm shop and cafe at Teston, near Maidstone: own apples, plus vegetables, meat, bakes and local food.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Frankie’s Farmshop
Farm shop, plant nursery and restaurant on Clapper Lane, Staplehurst: deli food, gifts, plants and Christmas trees.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Herbert Hall Winery
English sparkling wine producer near Marden: winery visits by appointment, a weekend bar and retail stockists.
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Farm Shops & Producers
Loddington Farm
Farm shop and cafe on a working farm in Linton, near Maidstone: farm produce, eggs, pork, venison, juice and Kent suppliers.
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Gardening & Nature
Alpine Garden Society Mid Kent Group
A friendly group of alpine and rock garden enthusiasts who have met near Maidstone since 1977. Monthly afternoons alternate between illustrated talks, garden visits and a local plant show.
Games & Hobbies
Cobtree Men’s Shed
A community workshop where people get together to make things, share skills and work on shed projects, or just enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Despite the name, both men and women are welcome.
Photography
Maidstone Camera Club
Founded in 1902, one of Kent's oldest camera clubs welcomes everyone from phone snappers to seasoned enthusiasts. The weekly programme mixes guest speakers, practical evenings, friendly competitions and outings.
Games & Hobbies
Maidstone Chess Club
One of Kent's most active and successful chess clubs, with weekly evenings for serious matches, casual games and in-club competitions. Players of all ages are welcome, including juniors.
Running
Maidstone Harriers Run & Tri Club
A busy run and triathlon club offering structured sessions through the week, from track nights to swim coaching and spin classes. Sessions cater for all abilities, and the club runs 0 to 5K courses for new runners.
Social & Friendship
Maidstone Invicta u3a
A friendly u3a for people with time on their hands, offering monthly talks from interesting speakers plus theatre trips and social events. It is a good way to keep learning and make new friends locally.
Local news
Maidstone
Why Maidstone has a dinosaur on its coat of arms
The story of Maidstone's 1834 dinosaur discovery, Gideon Mantell, the town's coat of arms and the fossil now identified as Mantellisaurus.
Maidstone
Leeds Castle near Maidstone: a Kent castle shaped by queens and later owners
Explore Leeds Castle near Maidstone, its royal associations, changing owners and island setting in the River Len.
Maidstone
Kent parks recognised in the 2026 Green Flag Awards
Kent and Medway parks feature in the 2026 Green Flag Awards, with recognised gardens and country parks across several towns.
Town guide
About Maidstone
Maidstone is the county town of Kent and sits on the River Medway, according to Visit Maidstone. It is in the borough of Maidstone, and Maidstone Borough Council has its offices at Maidstone House on King Street.
The Archbishop’s Palace and All Saints Church stand beside the river, and Historic England lists both at Grade I. Maidstone Museum is on St Faith’s Street, is run by Maidstone Borough Council and has free admission, though some exhibitions and events may charge. Brenchley Gardens sits next to it. Visit Maidstone also lists river cruises, boat hire and riverside walking and cycling along the Medway. The museum service also runs the Maidstone Carriage Museum, and the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regimental Museum is housed inside Maidstone Museum.
Getting there and around
Maidstone East station is on Station Road and is run by Southeastern. Journey times to London depend on the service and the London station, so use Southeastern’s journey planner for current times and fares.
If you are driving, Maidstone Borough Council says you can pay in all of its car parks with the RingGo app or by phone. Its car park locations page lists them, including Lockmeadow. Tariffs and hours change, so check the council’s page before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Maidstone, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live. You can switch to a neighbouring town from the Explore Kent menu.
Map of Maidstone
Nearby places
Questions about Maidstone
Is Maidstone the county town of Kent?
Yes. Visit Maidstone describes Maidstone as the county town of Kent, and the town sits on the River Medway. Maidstone Borough Council covers the town and has its offices at Maidstone House on King Street.
Which council covers Maidstone?
Maidstone Borough Council covers Maidstone and runs local services such as the council car parks and Maidstone Museum. The borough had about 175,800 residents at the 2021 census, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Where can I park in Maidstone?
Maidstone Borough Council lists its car parks, including Lockmeadow, on its car park locations page. The council says all of its car parks accept payment by the RingGo app or by phone. Check the council's page for tariffs, hours and any closures before you travel.
Is there a train station in Maidstone?
Yes. Maidstone East station is on Station Road and is run by Southeastern. Journey times to London depend on the service and the London station, so check Southeastern's journey planner for current times and fares before you travel.
What is there to see in Maidstone town centre?
Maidstone Museum is on St Faith's Street and has free admission, according to the council, with Brenchley Gardens next door. The Archbishop's Palace and All Saints Church, both Grade I listed by Historic England, stand beside the river. Check each venue's own website for opening times.
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