Maidstone
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
County town of Kent, England
Maidstone is the largest town in the county of Kent in South East England, of which it is also the county town. Maidstone is historically important and lies 32 miles (51 km) east-south-east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, which is known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had an approximate population of 100,000 in 2019. Since World War II, the town's economy has shifted from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 109,490
- Coordinates
- 51.267, 0.517
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Maidstone
Located in England, United Kingdom, Maidstone is best described as a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 109,490. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include adventure.
Things to do in Maidstone
Adventure in Maidstone
(1)Maidstone records Climbing under adventure. All of it is drawn from Maidstone's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Maidstone
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in England; once there, walking covers most of Maidstone. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Maidstone that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maidstone known for?
- Maidstone is mainly a destination for adventure, set in England, United Kingdom with around 109,490 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Maidstone?
- You can plan around Climbing in Maidstone. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Maidstone?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Maidstone located?
- Administratively, Maidstone sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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