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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.

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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 94,357 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 › inspire › history-of-maidstoneHistory of Maidstone - Visit Maidstone

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   Maidstone has a colourful history shaped by battles, revolts, witches, mad priests and later, industrialists, brewers and Victorian benefactors. Situated between Dover and London the town was a main route for pilgrimages and a bustling centre for local and national trade, focusing along the River Medway.

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   Where is Maidstone in England?

   • From top left: River Medway with Maidstone's historic All Saints Church, County Hall, Leeds Castle, Mote Park, The Mall Maidstone shopping centre. / 51.272; 0.529 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.

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   Why is Maidstone important?

   • 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. 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.

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   When did Maidstone become a borough?

   • Maidstone's charter as a town was granted in 1549; although briefly revoked, a new charter in 1551 created the town as a borough.

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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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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.