Blog (Experiences) - Visit Maidstone

Amidst the jingles and joy, Maidstone boasts plenty of crowd-free sanctuaries to escape to this Christmas. Stroll through greenery, far from the maddening crowds, or savour a cup of warmth in a cosy cafe retreat.

One of the most beautiful and best kept secrets in Kent is the River Medway and its amazing history, diversity and incredible wildlife.  It is quiet and serene and makes a fantastic day of waterside walking and with railway stations close by, getting the train to the start or the end of your walk is no problem.     

Christmas is a time of feasting and to help out a little exercise is good for the soul and the waistline, quite apart from discovering some new places and interesting things.  The 12 Days of Christmas are from the 25^th December to 6^th January.  Lots of people take holiday between Christmas and New Year and so its an ideal time to walk get some fresh air and enjoy a little outdoors. Of course you can do these at any time of the year.

Some days you just need a change of scenery and to get out of home and do some things near you. Maidstone is a great place to head towards, with things for families or meeting up with a group of friends, to catch up and spend some quality time together. This year you can enjoy the Christmas Trail, until 6^th January and that is free and a fun search.

We all know someone who is terribly hard to buy for when it comes to Christmas. Perhaps it is time to forget the socks and smellies and gift your loved one some wonderful memories with an experience that they can truly enjoy.

Maidstone is a great destination for those who want to travel by bus or train also to enjoy their time off. To go home feeling that you have trodden lightly on the planet but still had a great day out is satisfying. There is a host of things to do, from climbing, trampolining, high ropes, escape rooms, distillery, boat trips and a whole lot more within easy walking distance of the public transport networks.

Stuck with what to plan for Father’s Day or simply looking for some inspiration? With Father’s Day quickly approaching and taking place on the 19th of June this year, see our top picks this year for treats to book for your loved one.

A summer morning spent foraging for herbs to flavour Ranscombe Wild Gin and to learn more about wildflowers and botanicals which grow close to the River Medway on the North Downs.  This is a unique, protected and special environment and fabulous gin to taste.

No matter how long you’ve been together, whether it’s young love or long-burning childhood sweetheart romance, let us take the stress out of Valentine’s Day with 5 fantastic things to do in Maidstone that will sweep your Valentine’s off their feet.  

For some, doing nothing and sitting by the hotel pool is the perfect holiday, but for more and more people, gaining a sense of achievement or experiencing something new in their time off is important.