Farm Shops & Producers
Herbert Hall Winery
English sparkling wine producer near Marden: winery visits by appointment, a weekend bar and retail stockists.
Verified Oct 2026
Free council museum in Chillington Manor with Ancient Egypt, Japanese art, natural history and the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment collection.
About Maidstone Museum
Run by Maidstone Borough Council. The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum is an independent museum housed inside the building. Some temporary exhibitions may charge.
Accessibility
Access ramps, a flex step that converts to a lift, and a lift to the first floor. Accessible toilets on both floors. Electric mobility scooters cannot use the wheelchair lift.
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Eat and drink in Maidstone
CafésRestaurants
Frederic Bistro
Bistro by the Hazlitt Theatre in central Maidstone serving breakfast, lunch, evening and pre-theatre menus.
Verified Oct 2026
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.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Yotes Court Vineyard
Vineyard with cellar door, tours, guided tastings and a wine shop at West Peckham, Kent.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Maidstone Museum
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.
More things to do in Maidstone
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
Parks & Walks
Teston Bridge Country Park
Kent County Council country park of grazed meadows beside the River Medway at Teston, with river walks, a play area and the 14th-century bridge.
Free
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