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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MaidstoneMaidstone - Wikipedia

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   Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary.

2. www.visitmaidstone.comVisit Maidstone | Official Tourist Information for Maidstone ...

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   Welcome to the official Maidstone tourist information site. Discover what's on, find accommodation, explore top attractions and grab exciting offers. Plan your visit today.

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4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Maidstone (Kent, England)

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   • Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery. An exciting jumble with a first-rate setting, the Maidstone Museum is in the former Chillington Manor, an Elizabethan house completed in 1577.
   • Leeds Castle. Stranded on two islands, Leeds Castle is like something from a fantasy movie. As we see it today, the building is a stately home with a Romantic Tudor Revival style from 1823, incorporating older elements like a Medieval keep and great hall.
   • Mote Park. Up there with England’s most prized urban parks, the Green Flag-winning Mote Park is 440 acres of woodland and lawns around a lake, right next-door to the town centre.
   • Stoneacre. A National Trust property just on the other side of Mote Park, Stoneacre is a fairytale 15th-century yeoman farmer’s house. This half-timbered building is a private home, but you can go in on Saturdays during spring and summer.

5. www.britannica.com › place › Maidstone-EnglandMaidstone | History, Culture & Tourism | Britannica

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Maidstone, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It is located astride the River Medway, 38 miles (61 km) southeast of London. The largely rural borough surrounding the town covers a large area of central Kent. The name Maidstone is derived.

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6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g187056THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Maidstone - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Maidstone, England: See Tripadvisor's 94,541 traveler reviews and photos of Maidstone tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Maidstone. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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7. www.visitmaidstone.com › things-to-doThings to Do - Visit Maidstone

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   Explore the Countryside. Explore this beautiful part of Kent - the Garden of England. Sports and Leisure. Whether you love climbing, racing, running, golf, watersports or spectator sports Maidstone is going to have something to spike your interest. Top 10 Best Things To Do in Maidstone.

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   Where is Maidstone in England?

   • Maidstone is the largest town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary.

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   What is Maidstone known for?

   • Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, which is known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had an approximate population of 100,000 in 2019.

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   Is Maidstone a good place to visit?

   • Maidstone offers fantastic days out and great holidays with plenty of tourist attractions and places to visit. A host of amazing activities worth exploring. The best of local Kent produce is served in many local restaurants and pubs. Book Experiences which can be enjoyed in and around Maidstone in Kent.

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   Where did the name Maidstone come from?

   • The name Maidstone is derived from the Saxon Maeidesstana, given as Meddestane in Domesday Book (1086), and is taken to mean “the maidens’ stone.” At the time of the Domesday survey, the settlement, noted for its salt production, eel fishing, and flour milling, belonged to the archbishop of Canterbury.

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9. www.visitkent.co.uk › destinations › maidstoneVisit Maidstone | Visit Kent

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   'Kent's county town, Maidstone, lies at the heart of the Garden of England. Here orchards and hop gardens surround romantic villages and must-see heritage sights. This lush landscape is home to captivating Leeds Castle, whose romantic towers and crenulations are reflected in a glittering lake.