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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.

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.

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.

When you think of the best places to eat in Kent, Maidstone probably doesn’t come to the forefront. That’s fine, but I am here to tell you why you are missing out. While there are plenty of big commercial restaurants that get their share of the limelight, there are also some lesser-known spots that deserve a mention.

Maidstone and the surrounding area are a great place to visit.  There is a lot to see and do and this area enables visitors to get to world class attractions and to book experiences they cannot get anywhere else.

I have been finding it hard to get a corporate day out where everyone’s families are able to come along for the day.  As more and more of us work from home it becomes increasingly difficult to connect with new people at work and often these get togethers are the only time we get to meet them personally.

Yes of course it works when we all get on Teams and Zoom but how nice is it to shake someone’s hand say hello.

This blog answers a few questions about what there is to do and see in Maidstone and is it worth a visit? The answer is, yes. Here you will find good shopping, lots of great restaurants and cafés, boat trips, museums, a historic quarter, riverside walks, family entertainment, evening entertainment, frequent events and a lot to see. 

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.