Maidstone Map

Detailed Street Map of Maidstone Kent & Guide to the Town

Maidstone Map Kent: Interactive map of Maidstone, displaying the town situated in the county of Kent, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Maidstone and a Maidstone town centre map, showing Maidstone Hospital, Maidstone Museum, and Maidstone Railway Station.

Other facilities in Maidstone, some of which may also be visible on the map are Fremlin Walk, The Mall Maidstone, Mote Park, Maidstone Museum, Maidstone East Station, Maidstone West Station, Maidstone Barracks Station, The Brenchley, Hazlitt Theatre, Archbishop's Palace, The Flower Pot, Metro Bank, Drakes Pub, The Old Boat Café, County Hall, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Sessions House, Love Food @ Lockmeadow, Odeon Luxe Maidstone, Gravity Trampoline Park, The Gurkha Kitchen, Franco Manca, The Bishop's Finger, Wildwood, Bill's Maidstone, The Town Hall, Zizzi, Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone Community Support Centre, Maidstone Hospital, The Royal Star Arcade, Urban Blue Bus Hub, County Library Maidstone, The White Rabbit, Turkish Delight Takeaway, Costa Coffee King Street, House of Fraser, JD Sports, Barclays Bank, Tesco Express Week Street, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Oakwood House, One Maidstone, Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, Stoneacre NT, The Rifle Volunteers, Lashings Sports Bar, The Stag Theatre, Maidstone Studios, Archbishop Courtenay Primary School.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Bearsted, Downswood, Otham, Tovil, Allington, Barming, Penenden Heath, Weavering, Boxley, Detling, East Farleigh, West Farleigh, Loose, Boughton Monchelsea, Langley, Linton, Yalding, Coxheath, East Barming, Aylesford, Larkfield, Ditton, Snodland, New Hythe, Eccles, Burham, Blue Bell Hill, Sandling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham, Leeds, Broomfield, Sutton Valence, Headcorn, Ulcombe, Kingswood, Chart Sutton, East Sutton, Staplehurst, Marden, Nettlestead, Teston, West Malling, East Malling, Wateringbury, Ryarsh, Addington, Offham, Wrotham Heath.

Maidstone is the county town of Kent and sits right on the banks of the River Medway. It's a busy, lively place with a good mix of shops, green spaces, riverside pubs, and cultural spots. There's always something going on, whether it's market day in the square or live music in one of the town's cosy pubs. With the countryside just minutes away and decent transport links in all directions, Maidstone manages to keep one foot in the past and the other firmly in the now.

Maidstone's roots run deep. It was a key settlement even in Roman times, and by the Middle Ages it had become an important centre for trade and agriculture, especially for hops, cloth, and paper. The town saw its fair share of conflict too—it played a part in the English Civil War and was the site of a bloody battle in 1648. Over the centuries, it continued to grow, boosted by the arrival of the canal and later the railway. A lot of the older buildings still stand, with Tudor timberwork and Georgian facades sitting alongside more modern additions. The river always played a central role, and it still does today, adding life and colour to the town centre.

There's plenty to do in and around Maidstone. The town centre has two main shopping centres—Fremlin Walk and The Mall—plus all the usual high street names and some independent gems. The riverside is perfect for a stroll, and Mote Park is one of the largest public parks in the county, with a lake, leisure centre and space to roam. Just outside the town, you've got Leeds Castle, often called the loveliest in the world, and it's easy to see why. The National Trust's Stoneacre, a medieval yeoman's house in Otham, is nearby, and further out you'll find the ruins of the Archbishop's Palace and the stunning grounds of Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. There's also Maidstone Museum housed in a Tudor manor, packed with everything from ancient Egypt to local archaeology.

If you're keen to go further afield, Kent really spoils you. There's Canterbury with its cathedral and historic streets, the quirky charm of Whitstable, and the classic seaside feel of Broadstairs or Margate. Walkers can head out into the Kent Downs or the High Weald for miles of footpaths, woodland and views. There are plenty of historic houses and castles to explore too—Hever Castle, Knole, and Ightham Mote all make great day trips. The county's also home to vineyards, nature reserves, and a scattering of charming little market towns like Faversham and Tenterden.

Maidstone's in a great spot for travel. The M20 runs nearby, giving easy access to London, Ashford and Folkestone. It's also on the main rail lines to London Victoria, Charing Cross, and Ashford, so commuting or day-tripping is simple. There are three stations in town—Maidstone East, Maidstone West and Maidstone Barracks—which keeps things flexible. If you're flying, London City and Gatwick are both within easy reach. Local buses run regularly through town and out to the villages, and cycling is popular thanks to a growing network of dedicated routes and scenic country lanes.

Kent's always been called the Garden of England, and it still lives up to the name. There's something about the patchwork of orchards, hop fields and ancient woodland that gives it a timeless quality. The coastlines are just as varied, from chalk cliffs to wide sandy bays. The county's rich with stories, from pilgrims heading to Canterbury to smugglers running along the coast. It's a place of contrasts—old and new, town and country—and that's exactly what gives it its charm.

Some More Nearby Places: Bearsted, Downswood, Otham, Tovil, Allington, Barming, Penenden Heath, Weavering, Boxley, Detling, East Farleigh, West Farleigh, Loose, Boughton Monchelsea, Langley, Linton, Yalding, Coxheath, East Barming, Aylesford, Larkfield, Ditton, Snodland, New Hythe, Eccles, Burham, Blue Bell Hill, Sandling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham, Leeds, Broomfield, Sutton Valence, Headcorn, Ulcombe, Kingswood, Chart Sutton, East Sutton, Staplehurst, Marden, Nettlestead, Teston, West Malling, East Malling, Wateringbury, Ryarsh, Addington, Offham, Wrotham Heath.

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