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Maidstone in Kent has a wide variety of wonderful attractions in and around it that you can enjoy. The town caters for young and old alike and we’ll look below at just some of the popular tourist attractions here.
Leeds Castle – This castle can trace its history back to Norman times and has also been the residence of 6 of England’s medieval queens and also King Henry VIII as well as being a country house in the 1920’s. The heiress, Lady Baillie, was the last private person to own the castle and she had it lovingly restored and then in 1974 she founded a charitable trust known as the Leeds Castle Foundation.
The castle is only a few minutes drive from Maidstone itself and you can travel back through over a thousand years of history on your visit. As well as spending time exploring the castle’s rooms and examine the numerous tapestries, paintings, furnishings and other antiques there are plenty of activities to keep one amused outside as well. For the children there is the turf maze, Knight’s Realm playground and the bird aviary. Plus why not go and watch the exhibition of Falconry as well as another maze and a grotto. Golfers can test their skill at the golf course in the castle’s grounds.
Stoneacre – This site is owned by the National Trust and the house itself dates back to the late 15th Century and the botanist in you can marvel at the orchards, gardens and meadows in the grounds. Inside the house itself, make sure to see the Crownpost and the Great Hall. However, one needs to be aware that this property is also a private residence and the tenant maintains the property for the National Trust.
Hop Farm Country Park – If you’ve got children with you and you want to tire them out a bit this is the perfect place to spend a day at. Inside, there is a museum but there is discovery world, a show of various military vehicles, an animal farm and shire horses as well. Regardless of the weather, your children can enjoy the adventure playgrounds – either inside or out and get rid of some of their energy.
The Museum Of Kent Life – This is a place where you can view a number of different historic buildings showing you how our ancestors would have lived in the so-called “Garden of England” that Kent has been called for over a hundred years. There is a petting farm for children to enjoy and there are also hop, kitchen and herb gardens for older visitors. And again the museum has an adventure playground for children to explore.
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