Glamping in Maidstone

Nestled in the middle of Kent, Maidstone is a historical town, a major agricultural market centre and paper manufacturer. Book your stay among glorious countryside, secluded woodland and a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy luxury glamping stays at the Kent Downs, an AONB. Book a glamping holiday in Marden, enjoy a stay in Hunton, explore Sutton Valence, stay in Lenham or go to East Sutton. The beauty of Kent will be with you wherever you may decide to stay. Maidstone is waiting to welcome you!

Glamping holidays in Maidstone are ideal for family holidays or a couple's special getaway. For groups, you can find glamping accommodation for up to 9 people. Feel at home in a spacious property with a secure walled garden with plenty of space for the children to play. Relax in an oak-beamed lounge, prepare your meals in a bespoke kitchen and start the day at the breakfast bar with your morning coffee or your porridge. Some glamping options have two level floors, others are pod cabins with log burners, indoor and outdoor facilities, pet-friendly stays surrounded by incredible orchards and vineyards. If you need a hot tub, some glamping options offer it as well.

The Kent Downs and Weald are Areas of Outstanding Beauty offering many walks and paths. Rolling hills, stunning valleys and ancient ways. Kent offers three types of landscapes to explore. Admire the chalk hills of the North Downs and the open fields, visit little hamlets and follow historical routes. The area of The Weald is filled with fruit orchards and a variety of berries. Visit historic villages and buildings that have survived since medieval times. The third area to explore is The River Medway and the Medway Valley. Ideal for boating and canoeing together with a bunch of linear and circular walks to enjoy. Discover the network of paths on foot. Drive around to reach remote locations or jump on the train along the River Medway, the Weald and the foot of the North Downs. Use your bikes and explore the cycle trails and routes or get on a boat, from Allington Lock to Tonbridge.

Explore the best of Kent’s Vineyards and Wineries and sample award-winning wines. Maidstone produces fine quality grapes used to produce exceptional wines including the Balfour Brut Rose from Hush Heath Winery. Well worth a try and a visit of the winery and a guided tour is highly recommended. Not far from Maidstone there is Chapel Down Vineyards in the Kits Cots, an excellent area for wine producing. Biddenden Vineyard is a favourite among locals. Gusborne, Squerry, Simpson’s Wine Estate, and Domaine Evremond work hard to produce wonderful wines with an initial crisp taste with a complex finish in your palate. Some other wines are richer and intense in flavour. The English Wine Week is held in late May early June each year. The local wineries are easy to reach by car, bike or train. Plan your day with a little tasting, fill up the panniers, get some delicious lunch and return to your glamping accommodation after a lovely memorable day.

At the heart of the Garden of England, Maidstone is nestled in a fertile region of river valleys and ancient woodlands. The area is bounded to the north by the Pilgrims’ Way between London and Canterbury, which borders the north side, along the edge of the North Downs. The green rolling hills of the Kent Weald are to the south, where you will find vineyards, orchards and woodlands. Throughout the seasons, the woods change their colours and, highlighting the architecture of Maidstone and its villages with the traditional oast houses, now turned into beautiful properties. The River Medway runs through the centre of Maidstone. Along the river, many of the villages and hamlets are ideal for a day visit that you can access by boat or canoe, cycling or on foot.

Kent villages are unique with fresh produce, agricultural history and Kent peg tiles, Kent Ragstone and flint building materials that give the buildings a special look. Explore the surrounding villages in the rural area around Maidstone. Visit Bearsted, and the cricket ground that it’s said to be one of the oldest in Kent! Spend a day in Aylesford visiting the 14th century bridge, its medieval church, the Tudor Almshouses and Aylesford Priory. Go to Dentley, a quiet village along the Pilgrim Way, and a good base for accessing the North Downs Way. Enjoy a day in Leeds and visit the castle or head to Lenham, Marden and Otham. Explore the ruins of the castle in Sutton Valence, learn about the fascinating Norman history of Thurnham and take in the outstanding scenery across the Kentish Weald. Ulcombe also has a Norman History to share and an enthralling church to visit. Yalding is where the Beult, Teise and Medway rivers meet. Cross the medieval bridges, walk around the orchards, and admire the oast houses. And for tea lovers, you might want to check out Teapot Island!

In Maidstone, centuries of history are waiting to be discovered. Take a walking tour to learn about the hidden history of town. The historic panels along the route include more details. Start the walk from the Visitor Information Centre in St Faith’s Street. Enter the Maidstone Museum, and then head back up to Faith Street. Admire the Georgian almshouses and then, enter Brenchley Gardens, walk around and follow the directions to Station Road, into Sessions Square, where the County Hall sits. Continue along Week and Earl Street. Go to the Market Buildings and enter the Royal Star Arcade and the High Street. Gabriel’s Hill and Mill Street are definitely in the route as well. Walk along the riverside and Maidstone’s Millennium River Park. Cross Maidstone Bridge. There is so much to do and see. Plan your day ahead and enjoy the visit!

Would you like to taste some fresh and local Kentish produce? This might be the cornerstone of your holiday. Create the best memories around the table. Whatever your appetite and preferences are, Maidstone’s food and drink won’t let you down. Have fine dining experiences and let your taste buds be impressed by diverse flavours and textures. Mouthwatering menus to suit all tastes and budgets in chic bistros, traditional pubs and stylish restaurants. Go to Dirty Habit in Hollingbourne, The Tickled Trout in East Farleigh or head to Earl Street in the town centre, and try some tapas at La Taverna, and some Italian delicacies at the Villetta.

One of the best known traditions in Britain is having a nice cuppa and a few treats and sandwiches. Do not miss the chance to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at any of the tearooms and cafés in town! Savour the sweet treats at Dotty’s Tea Room at Kent Life or at the Corner House Café in Lenham. The Tudor Park Marriott, Chilston Park and the Mercure Great Danes also offer afternoon teas. For a cream tea with delicious scones and fresh strawberries, go to The Little Old Toll House or the Old Boat café, overlooking the river. Tea and cake? In Market Buildings, you can find Frederic’s Bistro where you can indulge in French style pastries and delicious tarts. Go to the Living Café and delight your taste buds! It’s time for a cuppa.

Willing to develop your flying skills? Aero Legends have a choice of classic vintage aeroplanes including Spitfires, Tiger Moths and a Harvard. Try or develop your skills and feel the wind in your hair. Get the thrills of flying the skies, and feel like a real pilot. Take off from the last remaining WWII grass runway in Kent. Aero Legends keeps the memory of past events and flying heroes to better understand history. Headcorn Aerodrome is also home to parachuting, balloons, stunt flights and pleasure flights. Check it out!

Celebrate a special occasion, a birthday party or simply have a fun day out with your children. Try the Long zip Wire and enjoy the North Downs views and the incredible Leeds Castle area. Climb to the top, overcome the most incredible obstacles, and experience an adventure like no other. The Tree Top Junior Adventure is the one for little Tarzans who want to explore the treetops. You can also have a BBQ. Unleash your adventurous spirit and your inner Tarzan.