Maidstone Holidays

UK holidays are cooler than ever, which means action packed holidays that the weather can't spoil are good moves. So, welcome to historic Maidstone, Kent's county town, and seat of history set within a lush and varied rural landscape. Take a UK holiday in Maidstone and you'll find plenty to keep you amused. The Hop Farm Animal Park, for example, is a great family day out. Kids can bounce on the jumping pillows, tackle the Children's Driving School, and enjoy the Magic Factory and Great Goblin Hunt 3D. There's also an animal farm, craft centre, play areas and shire horses. For a more relaxed day out, how about enjoying the Maidstone Millennium River Park on board the Kentish Lady II, a centrally heated, glass-roofed pleasure boat? Equally relaxing is Mote Park, 450 acres of lake and parkland with a range of things to do, like pitch and putt, horse-riding and a children's play area.

 

Holidays in Maidstone– Keep yourself busy
Could there be a more quintessentially English holiday day out than to the Teapot Island exhibition, featuring over 3,500 teapots, each with a unique history? Just about every colour and design is featured, and there's even a signature teapot for Teapot Island. When you've had your fill of teapots, enjoy a cream tea, lunch or dinner in the cafe. More mainstream activities await at Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre in central Maidstone. Lockmeadow is an entertainment centre with an eight-screen multiplex cinema, a nightclub, bars, restaurants and gym. There's a twice-weekly market here, too. But no holiday to this part of Kent would be complete without visiting 'the loveliest castle in the world'. Built in the middle of a lake, Leeds Castle comes complete with duckery, aviary, maze, grotto and vineyard and is surrounded by 500 acres of glorious parkland.

Maidstone Holidays – Finding accommodation

Accommodation on your UK holiday to Maidstone is varied and plentiful. From campsites, holiday lodges, holiday parks and holiday cottages to four-star hotels such as the luxurious Chilston Park, you'll be spoiled for choice. There are also plenty of bed and breakfasts available at reasonable prices for the Maidstone holidaymaker. Remember that Maidstone is just half an hour or so from London, iconic venue for many a UK holiday. So, take your holidays in the UK in Maidstone, jump on the train and enjoy the best of both worlds.