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24/04/2025

VE Day 80th Anniversary a shared moment of celebration 🌹

Check our What's On VE Day Celebrations page on our website to explore events happening near you https://bit.ly/4cCOPY6

23/04/2025

Magic of Thailand Festival, Mote Park ✨ 31st May & 1st June

Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances.

Unwind with a traditional Thai massage and don't miss the unique eating competition.

The festival starts with a traditional Buddhist monk blessings and entertainment throughout the day. These include traditional music and dancing, Muay Thai boxing, Ladyboy show, Thai beer and cocktails garden, Thai food, crafts, clothing and produce stalls and children's play area.

Dogs are welcome on leads 🐶

Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/42JiH0j

22/04/2025

Join us in honoring the 80th Anniversary of VE Day this May and come together with us to mark the anniversary at the VE Day 80 Anniversary Concert & Service of Remembrance on Saturday 10th May at All Saints Church.

Enjoy an evening of music from Marconi Brass, the Brompton & Invicta Military Wives Choir and The Maidstone Singers in the beautiful surroundings of All Saints Church.

The evening will finish with a short Service of Remembrance.

The concert is free to attend but tickets must be booked in advance here https://bit.ly/4iJJrUT

21/04/2025

Join Dandelion Time at their May Fayre on Saturday 10th May from 11am till 3pm🌼

Enjoy games, crafts, plant sale, music and refreshments, and the chance to meet our animals. There's something for everyone!

18/04/2025

We visited Flour Power at Love Food @ Lockmeadow for our morning coffee this week☕

Treat yourself this Easter weekend and enjoy their delicious coffee and amazing selection of sweet treats! 🍰🍪

Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre

17/04/2025

What's On Easter Weekend

🐰Easter Bunny Hunt at Biddenden Vineyards - 19th April
✨Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza - 19th till 21st April, Kent Event Centre
🌷 Kent Life , Spring into Easter - until 20th April
🏰 Leeds Castle, Kent Official Horrible Histories Easter Escapades: The Knights’ Quest - until 21st April
🐥Hop to It! Fremlin Walk - until 21st April
🛥️ Kentish Lady - River Cruises Maidstone boat trips - all weekend

17/04/2025

Did you know N2 Sweet Lab sell Dubai Chocolate?

N2 Sweet Lab in Maidstone sell a variety of delicious sweet treats including the viral Dubai Chocolate in a dark and milk chocolate bar and Easter egg form!

All artisan chocolates, desserts and cakes are hand crafted and made in house using locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to give them a visit and indulge in Ned and Nina's delicious creations.

N2 Sweet Lab

17/04/2025

It's close, nearly ready, not long left to wait, bringing the Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza to the Detling Showground this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend, doors open at 9am with pre paid tickets, If you've not got one head to the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maidstone-tattoo-extravaganza-2025-tickets-879065507597

Can't wait to get it open, thank you to everyone for your support.

Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza 2025 coming to the Kent Event Centre over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend starting Saturday from 9am (prepaid tickets only) or from 930am on the day we will be bringing tattoo artists and traders all under one roof showcasing what they can do on your skin and showing off their wares for sale.

Get your tickets by clicking the link on our website page or head to Eventbrite directly and search Maidstone tattoo extravaganza.

16/04/2025

Congratulations to Natalie our competition winner for axe throwing for two people 🪓

A big shoutout to Go Ape Leeds Castle for offering this amazing experience

Think you have what it takes to hit bullseye? Book your chance to experience axe throwing today!

16/04/2025

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16/04/2025

Have you found the Lockmeadow Gremlin on our Magical Beasts Sculpture Trail? 🐾✨

Download our FREE Maidstone Trails App to explore and find all the Magical Beasts the perfect Easter Holiday Activity.

15/04/2025

Congratulations to our competition winner Paul for winning 4 weekend tickets to Rock the Mote!🎸🎶

A big shoutout to Rock & Pop The Mote Festival for offering this amazing prize!

Tickets are still available to purchase, gets yours today! https://bit.ly/3xT71Ki

12/04/2025

Medieval Fayre is open till 4pm. Lots of free activities for children, displays. Birds of prey, knights and princesses training school. Arts, crafts and goods to buy.

Enjoy a coffee or iced drink in the sunshine and watch the entertainment. ⚔️🏰

10/04/2025

🐣 One Maidstone Easter Giveaway! 🛍️ Win a £100 Shopping Voucher! 🎉

Spring has sprung in Maidstone Town Centre, and we’re celebrating Easter with a fantastic £100 shopping voucher giveaway! 🌸🐰

For your chance to win, we want to showcase the amazing local businesses that make our town special!

How to Enter:
1. Visit your favourite Maidstone business – it could be a shop, café, restaurant, salon or anything other business! 🛍️☕🍽️
2. Take a photo 📸 – snap a picture inside or outside the business, showing what you love!
3. Post it on Facebook or Instagram, tag and , and use .
4. Share this post to spread the word!

🎁 The Prize: A £100 Maidstone shopping voucher to spend in town!
📅 Competition closes: Monday, 22nd April
🏆 Winner announced: Wednesday, 24th April

10/04/2025

09/04/2025

We visited Brenchley Gardens today in preparation for the Medieval Fayre this Saturday, appreciating the dedicated efforts of the Parks Team to maintain the parks beauty as we transition into spring 🌷

If your unable to join us this Saturday for the Medieval Fayre, be sure to take a walk through the gardens on your next visit to the town to appreciate its beauty.

09/04/2025

Open until 14th April, don't miss out on the opportunity to win this fantastic experience! 🪓

Be in the chance to win Axe Throwing for 2 people and be one of the first few people to experience Go Ape Leeds Castle brand new activity opening this weekend!

Enter here: https://bit.ly/4c4cS1E

Terms and conditions apply 🪓

08/04/2025

Looking for something different to do this Easter Holiday? Explore the River Medway with the Kentish Lady - River Cruises Maidstone self-drive boat hire 🚢☀️