Blog (History) - Visit Maidstone

Maidstone has a long military history and indeeds still has barracks. One of the stations is called Maidstone Barracks. Here are some old photographs from WW1 and WWll. Mostly they are of civilians doing their best for the war effort.

Below are some interesting photographs of events which have happened in Maidstone over the last 150 years.  It is interesting to see what has and has not changed and how people lived and dressed at that time.

This blog includes a small selection of old photographs taken in Maidstone in the late 1800's and early 1900's.  Our collection of old photos have been popular when we have shared them on social media, so we thought you might like to have a look.

Maidstone based children's author Gianna Pollero reveal's her secret sanctuaries for writer's inspiration in Maidstone.

So take a tour of the town – notebook in hand – and see what ideas you can unlock from our historic county town.

Maidstone has been inhabited for centuries and with so much history there's bound to be a few stories about spirits who decided not to leave. Here are 8 most haunted places in Maidstone this Halloween to make you scream. 

Known as 'The Loveliest Castle in the World', Leeds Castle makes the perfect day out for the whole family all year round, and is especially easy to admire on a gorgeous summer day.

Maidstone has long been a significant market town with strong agricultural connections. So it should be no surprise that it also has a tradition of brewing and distilling stretching back over 400 years.