Things to do in Maidstone, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

March 8, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Maidstone is a large, historically important town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. 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, 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 a population of 107,627 people in 2011. There has been a shift in the town's economy since the Second World War away from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
Restaurants in Maidstone

1. Go Ape

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Go Ape

Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. The classic and original Go Ape experience. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery.We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! There’s no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a stag do, birthday party, corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make our courses as fun and as accessible as possible.

2. River Medway Canoes

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River Medway Canoes

River Medway Canoes is the No.1 Canoe Hire Company in Kent. We hire Canoes, Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards. We can provide British Canoeing Courses and Corporate Team Building days. River Medway Canoes has it all.

3. Virgin Balloon Flights

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Virgin Balloon Flights

Taking to the sky from Mote Park will provide you with scenic views to last a lifetime. Fyers will have views from the River Medway, River Len and River Teise, which will be in your horizon as they link up with the Thames Estuary providing you with views that will definitely create a story worth telling.

4. Elveys-Canoe

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Elveys-Canoe

Spring & Summer Pre Booked only canoe and kayak Hire on the River Medway Canoe Trail. We are a small family run business offering canoe and kayak hire on the River Medway at Yalding. Advance booking always required so please ensure you are booked before travelling to us. We can also arrange Private Guided Trips for groups between 10-40 people so ideal for large groups of friends or corporate events where you want a qualified guide to accompany you. We operate between May and September and our website calendar contains full details of availability. Please note we do not offer part day or hourly hire rates. Our rates are based on daily hire and whilst the duration is up to you, we do encourage you to make sure you have good amount of time (3-4 hours+) to really enjoy the river and ensure you get good value for money. Our website has a FAQ page that answers the questions we get asked most often.

5. UBON SAFARI LIMITED

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UBON SAFARI LIMITED

Ubon Safari continuously excels in arranging bespoke Luxury travel to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. Ubon Safari specialise in very personalised African Safaris and Beach Holidays by creating tailor made Itineraries to suit individual travellers.

6. Leeds Castle Segway Tours

Leeds Castle Car Park, Maidstone ME17 1PL England +44 1622 880850 [email protected] https://www.segwaytours.co.uk/
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Leeds Castle Segway Tours

Reviewed By AmandaR217

Little daunting at first but you are all trained individually and once actually out it is much easier. The views across the castle are lovely. Fantastic support from the staff and the actual Segways were wiped with anti bac wipes before each person as well as the helmets being cleaned. We went on the scenic tour which was lovely and I’d definitely go on the longer tour now I have my confidence on a Segway.

7. Blue Ocean Diving

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Blue Ocean Diving

Maidstone's only 5 Star PADI Instructor Development Centre offering everything from a TRY-DIVE to Technical Deep diving. Become a PADI Pro from DiveMaster to Master Instructor. With 25 years experience of "All Things Scuba", you can trust us to advise you whatever your needs. With local diving, trips across the UK and fantastic diving holidays all over the world we offer diving for everyone.

8. Pavo Spa

Mercure Hotel, Great Danes, Spa Pavo Spa, Maidstone ME17 1RE England +44 1622 880639 [email protected] http://pavospa.com
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Pavo Spa

We are a Beauty therapy Spa operating at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone. We deliver all manner of treatments, massage, facials, manicure, pedicure, etc.

9. Kentish Lady River Tours

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Kentish Lady River Tours

75 seater river boat providing 1hr trips and 3hr lunch/supper cruises on the River Medway. 1hr trips run weekends and schools holidays and are family friendly, the boat stops at Allington Lock which is 100m from the Kent Life attraction. 3hr cruise run weekdays and include food - pre booking form essential The boat can also be hired for private charter also available. Self-drive boat hire also available from 2 - 4 hrs Seasonal - see website for current schedule.

10. Leeds Castle Golf Club

Leeds Castle, Leeds, Maidstone ME17 1PG England +44 1622 767828 [email protected] http://www.leeds-castle.com/Golf
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Leeds Castle Golf Club

This delightful nine hole, par 34, 2681 yard course was built on the 500 acre Leeds Castle Estate in 1931 by Sir Guy Campbell. The maturity of the Kent parkland surrounding Leeds Castle provides both challenging and spectacular holes from start to finish. Intervals of ten minutes between tee-off times mean that the course is rarely congested. Our Pro Shop is fully stocked for all your golfing needs. There are also changing rooms with shower facilities and refreshments are available in the shop. Club and trolley hire available, golf societies and corporate golf days welcome

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