Trains to Maidstone

Maidstone has lots of hidden gems. Whether you like park life, are partial to a pot of tea or want to see a heritage farm in action, there’s plenty to see and do. Travel to Maidstone for fun days out for all the family.

Getting here: Trains to Maidstone from Victoria take 1 hour and 4 minutes.

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the inside of the distillery with equipment and barrels

Maidstone Distillery

Visit this award-winning distillery, that produces fine quality craft spirits using traditional methods. You can join one of their 5-star rated Distillery Tour & Tasting, create your own personalised bottle of Gin with their popular Guided Gin Making Experiences or simply sample their signature serves in the impressive distillery settings at Bishop's Bar. Winner of the 2022 TripAdvisor 'Traveller's Choice' Award.

Kent Life

Learn all about life on the farm in days gone by. Spread out over 28 acres, Kent Life is a working farm which breeds sheep, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks – and alpacas! Have fun with the family and get the chance to get close up to the animals in the "cuddle corner".

Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery

If you love art, history or natural history, don’t miss this amazing museum in an Elizabethan manor house in Maidstone town centre. It’s one of the best museums in south east England, with world-class exhibits in everything from minerals and fossils to modern decorative art. Includes an Egyptian mummy, a costume gallery, ethnographic collections and the biggest public art collection in Kent.

Mote Park

Love the great outdoors? Mote Park is huge green space in the centre of Maidstone. It dates back to medieval times and adored by local residents and visitors alike. The park is spread out over 450 acres and includes woodland, rivers and a 30-acre lake. It’s ideal for walking or cycling and includes play areas for the kids.