St Leonard’s Tower is a well-preserved example of a small free standing Norman keep, almost complete in its original form. The property is owned...

Aylesford Priory is situated in the village of Aylesford, just outside of Maidstone. The priory dates from the 13th century and is still in use...

This ruin, dating from approximately 1290, was once home to a medieval knight and survived intact until the 18th Century. Today visitors can still...

This pretty hamlet gets its unusual name as a result of the village being virtually wiped out by the plague during the 14th century....

Maidstone County Hall is one Kent's great pre-war buildings. Built between 1910 and 1913, it's made from the best building material of all - Portland...

Maidstone Museum is one as one of the best in the South East of England. Its home is impressive too. Chillington Manor is an Elizabethan...

The 160 acres that make up this beautiful country park were once part of the Trosley Towers Estate but are now a Special Site of...

William Hazlitt, the essayist, was born in Maidstone in 1778. This theatre is named after him and its diverse programme of events includes comedy, dance,...

Yalding Organic Gardens provide a history of gardening in Britain. Starting from a woodland walk, the visitor proceeds through a 13th Century apothecary’s garden to...

The Hop Farm, located near the village of Paddock Wood, is a popular Kentish attraction. For children there are indoor and outdoor play areas, an...

Maidstone Town Hall was completed in 1753, and built originally as a Magistrates Court. Today, it houses an excellent visitor centre as well as Maidstone...

One hour round trips boarding at Archbishop’s Palace, Maidstone or the Museum of Kent Life and Malta Inn at Allington Lock, with full complimentary and...

One of Maidstone's oldest buildings, the Archbishop’s Palace was built in the late 14th Century by the Archbishop of Canterbury, William Courtenay. He and other...

Britain's first collection of horse-drawn carriages is now considered to be the finest in Europe. Highlights include governess carts, gigs and royal and estate carriages....

Britain's first collection of horse-drawn carriages is now considered to be the finest in Europe. Highlights include governess carts, gigs and royal and estate carriages....