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 Maidstone
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 Maidstone,
tis the county town of Kent, sited on the Medway river, and
a modern busy town with all the usual shops, cinemas and entertainments.
The agriculture centre of the county, with lots of places
to visit and visitor attractions to see out and about in the
surrounding countryside.
Maidstone has a Tourist Information Centre in the town
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Map of Maidstone |
What
To See -
Maidstone Tourist Attractions
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 Maidstone
Museum & Art Gallery, in the Elizabethan Chillington
Manor, furnished rooms, local exhibits, shop, etc, Tel: 01622
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| Archbishops
Palace, overlooking the Medway, mainly Elizabethan it
was formally used by the Archbishops of Canterbury, Tel: 01622
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Tyrwhitt
Drake Museum of Carriages, in the Archbishops Palace
stables, shop, Tel: 01622 754497  |
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Of Kent Life, Sandling, A249, 27 acres farming history,
shop, etc, Tel: 01622 763936 |
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Leeds
Castle, A20 south or Junction 8 M20, one of, if
not THE best, castle, on islands in the lake, acres of parkland,
9th century origins and Henry VIII developed it, gardens, lots
of special events including concerts,maze, shop,etc Tel: 01622
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| Wool
House, A229 from the town to Loose, National Trust |
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| Stoneacre,
off A274 to Otham, National Trust, 15th century timbered manor
house, garden, Tel: 01622 862871
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| Boughton
Monchelsea Place, at Boughton Monchelsea, off A229 south,
Elizabethan manor house, deer park, furnished rooms, garden,
collection of carriages
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note this house is now not open to the public. |
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| Aylesford
Priory, at Aylesford Junction 5 M20, restored 13th century,
Carmelite monks live here, chapels, ceramics, pottery, shop,
etc, Tel:01622 717272 |
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| Marsden
is a nice village, A2229 south then B2079,12th century based
church and 14th century buildings. |
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| West
Malling, A20 then A228, for its timbered houses, abbey
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Where
To Stay in Maidstone
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Cheapest room - based on price data supplied
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The Square Lenham Maidstone ME17 2PG MAP
With newly refurbished bedrooms, restaurant and reception area the Dog and Bear is well worth a visit. You'll find the Dog & Bear, a traditional coaching inn built in 1602, facing Lenham's picturesque village square.
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Scragged Oak Road Detling Maidstone ME14 3HB MAP
Detling Coach House is a homely converted, beamed Coach house set in a quiet location. The ideal venue for business or touring Kent.
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8-9 The Square Lenham Maidstone ME17 2PQ MAP
Beautiful restaurant/hotel in classic 14th century building located in medieval village in heart of Kent, just off A20. The Lime Tree is ideally located close to Leeds Castle, Ashford International Rail station & Channel terminals.
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74 King Street Maidstone ME14 1BH MAP
King Street Hotel offers the weary traveller first class accommodation in the heart of the Maidstone town. Ideally situated with a friendly bar, tranquil lounge and bedrooms furnished to a superior standard.
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London Road Larkfield near Maidstone ME20 6HJ MAP
Originally built in 1890, this character building is four miles away from Maidstone town centre. Our hotel offers comfort and services to suit either the business or leisure guest.
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West Street Harrietsham near Maidstone ME17 1HX MAP
Located in the heart of the village of Harrietsham, this inn offers delightful en suite rooms. Accommodation has recently been refurbished to a high standard and includes rooms suitable for disabled visitors and families.
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Maidstone Road Headcorn near Maidstone TN27 9PT MAP
An idyllic countryside setting for our 19 bedroomed Lodge overloooking the 18 hole pay & play Golf Course yet only 15 mins from Junction 8 of the M20. Unwind in our Clubhouse Waterside Bar and enjoy superb freshly prepared Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner..
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Around
The Maidstone Area
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historic towns to viist are Chatham
and Rochester, a contrast to the
Kent countryside attractions. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Chatham (7.38 miles) Rochester (7.75 miles) Cobham (9.71 miles) Biddenden (12.18 miles) Tonbridge (12.22 miles) Lamberhurst (13.19 miles) Gravesend (13.34 miles) East Tilbury (13.82 miles) Sevenoaks (14.42 miles) Eynsford (14.99 miles) Tunbridge Wells (15.20 miles) |
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