See & Do in Maidstone
Theatre, live music, shopping, arts, culture, family adventures – it’s all here in Maidstone. Check out our top picks for fun and socialising:
Museum & Culture
Explore internationally significant collections and a lively calendar of events at Maidstone Museum, enjoy comedy, drama, a musical or pantomime at The Hazlitt Theatre, or revel in books and words at Maidstone LitFest.
Live Music Events
Rock on at the summer’s Rock the Mote featuring the best tribute acts, celebrate local acts and well-known artists at Maidstone Fringe Festival, or enjoy chart-topping bands at the family friendly Blue Reef Festival.
Family Entertainment
Burn off steam or feed the animals at Kent Life Heritage Farm Park, swing through the treetops at Go Ape, or bowl, bounce, or watch the latest blockbuster at Lockmeadow Entertainment Complex.
Shopping
Choose from around 50 top brands at the open air Fremlin Walk, explore the elegant independent boutiques at Royal Star Arcade, or get your retail fix at The Mall or twice-weekly Maidstone Market.
Parks & Gardens
Get lost in nature at the magnificent Mote Park, enjoy a picnic among maturing shrubs and trees at Cobtree Manor Park, or find an oasis of calm among the town centre at Brenchley Gardens.
Eating Out
Enjoy authentic French food at Frederic Bistro, Spanish tapas at La Taberna, Greek meze at Artemis, an eclectic range of street food at LoveFood@Lockmeadow, all your favourite restaurant names, as well as traditional afternoon teas, and cosy country pub meals.
Night Clubs
Experience a live Oompah show at German-themed Bierkellar, take in the outrageous surroundings of cabaret Mumu, soak up the lively atmosphere of Source Bar, or play while you party at gaming club, Ballin’.
Bars & Pubs
Ale and beer connoisseurs will love The Market House, Ashes Bar is a haven for sports’ fans, The Bull Inn and The Black Horse offer country pub charm, while The Brenchley is a great choice for families.
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