Maidstone Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  The little Train operates from the Car-Park to the Castle and vice-versa.We walked to the Castle, and then took the Train back to the carpark. This was a good idea, as our feet were rather tired after several hours walking.There is Train stop shed near the Castle from where... 

 balhannah Says:  When at Leed's Castle, there are many good photo opportunities. I really liked the view of the Castle from the Water. Duck's & White Swan's were here, but I was unable to get them in my photo. Expect manure on your shoes as I found it hard to miss, there was so much!!I... 

 balhannah Says:  Two good points.........You don't have to take a tour, we could wander around on our own, and if we needed to ask question about something in one of the rooms, there was a volunteer to tell us all about it!Photo's....You are ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTO'S INSIDE THE CASTLEInside... 

 balhannah Says:  Leeds Castle was owned by the crown from 1278 to 1552, and during this time, many King's & Queen's of England visited. Leeds castle is situated on 2 islands in a lake along the River Len approximately 4 miles outside of Maidstone in Kent. It is made of four forts, [each one... 

 balhannah Says:  We stayed at Maidstone, and then travelled the short distance to Leeds Castle.We parked our car in the car-park, and then made the decision to walk to the Castle, and to catch the little Tourist train back.I am glad that we walked, because the walking trail took us where the... 

 balhannah Says:  Let me tell you that there are 500acres of parkland at Leeds Castle, and a lot of it is garden's.The Park was established in the Middle Ages, and a vineyard at the castle in the 1200's. It was re-planted with German vines in 1980.The Duckery was created in the 1960s, and the... 

 FridayPeople Says:  Royal Star Arcade The Royal Star Arcade is celebrating its 25th anniversary from wednesday 22nd to saturday 25th June, 11-4.Bring the family for a fantastic day out with fun for all ages!Come along and join in with exciting craft stalls, a tasty chocolate fountain, live... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  In the huge Moat Park, around 20 mins walk from the town centre of Maidstone, is the leisure centre.I tried out the swimming pool, there is around 5 pools for adults(including 3 diving boats), and a childrens/family pool including a slide(6/10) and a number of interactive... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  I happened to stumble across this by walking through the nearby Cobtree Park (and golf course) and came about by the A-road entrance.On site its got a 17th century barn which is a interesting building. The Centre exhibitions are about wildlife and conservation with plenty of... 

 jhorsfield30 Says:  Grabbed a cruise(1-way) from town centre to Malta Inn, by Allington(next to kent life centre),Was a nice journey(30mins) with a recorded guide voice leading the journey.Lovely walkways and forestry either side of the river along the way and the journeys end was at a pub with... 

 ginte Says:  I really enjoyed this cosy restaurant. I loved its beautiful interior. Great experience to try all kind of tapas and Spanish drinks:) 

 Steve-H Says:  Gengis Khant, a local band seen here at a charity concert in Whatman park, constant line up changes mean that the band are now spiraling into decline just like the rest of Maidstone. The park is a brilliant millenium gift to the town and one of the few places worth visiting,... 

 balhannah Says:  The small Village of Biddenden was our next stop after Leed's Castle. I had read about this village and its Twin's. Mary and Eliza Chulkhurst, the so-called Biddenden Maids were born in 1100 to a wealthy family in Biddenden. They are shown connected at the hips and at the... 

 Igraine Says:  The park is quite large and is divided in several areas. There is also a big lawn for pick nicks and such.