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Family Days Out, Parks & Walks

Cobtree Manor Park

Family Friendly

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.

About Cobtree Manor Park

The park is part of the Cobtree Manor Estate, run and funded by the Cobtree Manor Estate Trust and maintained by Maidstone Borough Council. Parking is charged; check the council’s page for the current tariff.

Accessibility

Toilets include disabled toilets. Disabled parking available.

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

What's on here

Eat and drink in Maidstone

Pubs

The Royal Albion

Based in Maidstone

Centuries-old Shepherd Neame pub on Havock Lane near Fremlin Walk, with live music, karaoke, pool and decked outdoor areas.

Verified Oct 2026

Farm Shops & Producers

Mereworth Wines

Based in Mereworth

Winery at Mereworth with tours and tastings, a bar and kitchen, wine shop and event hire.

Verified Oct 2026

Farm Shops & Producers

Yotes Court Vineyard

Based in West Peckham

Vineyard with cellar door, tours, guided tastings and a wine shop at West Peckham, Kent.

Verified Oct 2026

Restaurants

Vesuvius Restaurant

Based in Maidstone

Family-run Italian trattoria on Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, with monthly specials and party set menus. Closed Mondays.

Verified Oct 2026

Guides that mention Cobtree Manor Park

GuideMuseums & Galleries, Parks & Walks

Maidstone’s museum, parks and days out

Last verified 29 Oct 2026

Maidstone Museum, Brenchley Gardens, Whatman Park, Mote Park and Cobtree, then Kent Life and Leeds Castle for a longer day out.

More things to do in Maidstone

Parks & Walks

Brenchley Gardens

Maidstone

Town centre gardens behind Maidstone Museum with a Victorian bandstand, the Cenotaph war memorial and the Royal Engineers statue.

Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries

Maidstone Museum

Maidstone

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

Castles & History, Family Days Out

Leeds Castle

Leeds

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