{"id":10809,"date":"2024-08-13T14:13:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T14:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=10809"},"modified":"2026-05-16T10:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T10:46:04","slug":"maidstone","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/maidstone\/","title":{"rendered":"Maidstone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A large historic town in the Garden of England, Kent, set within fertile valleys and ancient woodlands, with the River Medway running through the town center. The town is located between London, 64 km to the northwest, and Canterbury, 46 km to the east. Stroll the town center, visit the Maidstone Museum with its collections of Medieval, Japanese, Roman and Egyptian artifacts, and the Maidstone Carriage Museum with its impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the Maidstone River Park, and take a river cruise, self-driving boat or a Canoe, to enjoy the River Medway and its surroundings all the way to Tonbridge and Allington. Be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/leeds-castle\/\"><strong>Leeds Castle<\/strong><\/a>, 6 km east of Maidstone, the residence of Medieval kings and queens, and one of the most visited historic buildings in Britain. Near <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/sissinghurst-castle-gardens\/\"><strong>Sissinghurst Castle Gardens<\/strong><\/a>, 22 km south of town, visit one or more of the famous Kentish vineyards, Biddenden Vineyards, Chapel Down, and Hush Heath Estate, tour the vineyards and cellars, and taste the award-winning local wines. Families will enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/kent-life\/\"><strong>Kent Life<\/strong><\/a>, north of town, an open-air museum with various fun activities for children.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the various activities opportunities and attractions, visit the <strong>tourist information center<\/strong> at Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery in St Faith\u2019s Street, <a href=\"mailto:tourism@maidstone.gov.uk\"><strong>tourism@maidstone.gov.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit Maidstone for 2-3 days and If you plan to have Maidstone as your base while visiting Kent be sure to visit both <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/canterbury\/\"><strong>Canterbury<\/strong><\/a> (46 km to the east), and <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/dover\/\"><strong>Dover<\/strong><\/a> (73 km southeast), and their respective attractions in and around the towns.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A large historic town in the Garden of England, Kent, set within fertile valleys and ancient woodlands, with the River Medway running through the town center. 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