insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 81

VISITKENT

Maidstone
The county town of Kent has something to offer everyone, whether you’re looking for a family day
out, to step back in time, or to explore the great outdoors. Maidstone has so much to offer
throughout the year, including a packed event programme. Expect internationally renowned events
at Mote Park, Leeds Castle and Kent Showground, with each season bringing a different flavour
and atmosphere to the events being held.

Surrounded by oasts, vineyards, orchards and
hop fields, Maidstone truly captures the essence
of the Garden of England.
At Kent Life Heritage Park Farm, you will discover
28 acres of fun and family activities, including
play areas, traditional breeds and discovery trails.
Portraying life in Kent over the past 100 years,
this is still a working farm and spring is a great
time to visit as you may be able to join in bottle
feeding lambs or help to feed the piglets or baby
chicks.

And no visit to Maidstone would be complete
without a trip to Leeds Castle, ‘the loveliest castle
in the world’. Set within 500 acres of parkland
and formal g