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🪻🌹🌺 The tiered planters in Maidstone town center are looking stunning in the summer sunshine, bringing a splash of vibrant colour to the Highstreet 🪻🌹🌺

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Tiered planter on Maidstone Highstreet with Petunias and other bright flowers on display Close up of pink Petunias on the tiered planters on Maidstone Highstreet Another close up on the tiered planters on Maidstone Highstreet, full of brightly coloured flowers in yellow, purple and shades of pink Close up of purple and pink & yellow striped Petunias
August 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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🏰 Hear ye! The Medieval Fayre is back in Maidstone this Saturday!

📅 11 April 2026 | 🕐 11am-3pm | 📍 Brenchley Gardens

FREE entry! Join the fun with knight training, battle demos, courtroom reenactments, and more!

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People in medieval dress sell wares from a table People on medieval dress sit in the sun and smile at the camera
April 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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🦋 Large White butterfly at Brenchley Gardens

🌿 New trees, wildflowers, timber sculptures & a tiered pond are all new editions this year and are helping to boost biodiversity and welcome wildlife 🌱

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August 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Celebrate Maidstone’s beauty this weekend! 🌿 Join us for Maidstone’s Big Day Out on Saturday, June 13. Enjoy village fetes, family activities, and guided walks in stunning green spaces.

👉 More info: bigdayout.info/

📸 Alex Hare

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June 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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📚 Maidstone LitFest kicks off Sat 4 Oct! Join us 4–11 Oct for a week of books, stories & ideas. Headliner Celia Imrie shares her WWII-inspired novel at Hazlitt Theatre 🎭 Plus thrillers, memoirs, kids’ crafts & more! 👉 @maidstonelitfest #LitFest #VisitMaidstone
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October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🌼 The stunning wildflowers at Brenchley Gardens! 🪻

This year Brenchley Gardens has earned its first Green Flag award 🏆 Come and visit to enjoy the last summer blooms before autumn arrives!

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Image shows Wildflowers in Brenchley Gardens in Maidstone Image shows a close up of pink, purple and red wildflowers in Brenchley Gardens Maidstone Image shows a close up of white, orange and yellow wildflowers in Brenchley Gardens Maidstone
August 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Today, we honor VE Day, celebrating peace and remembering our heroes. Check out our blog with historic photos from Maidstone during the world wars. 👉 Read here: www.visitmaidstone.com/.../some-int.... #VisitMaidstone #VEDay #NeverForget
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May 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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The Heart of Kent Walking Festival returns! 🥾 Join us from March 20-29 to explore our beautiful landscapes. 🌳 Enjoy guided walks for all ages, from the North Downs to charming villages. Discover local history & wildlife! #VisitMaidstone #HOKWalkingFestival #Walking #Walks
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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🍂 Brenchley Gardens looks stunning in autumn! Huge thanks to everyone who has visited this year, and made this summer's concerts a hit! 🎶 Looking forward to spring & summer & still proud of our recent Green Flag award! 🌿 #Autumn #BrenchleyGardens #VisitMaidstone
Brenchley Gardens, Autumn leaves on the ground Brenchley Gardens, red leaves in autumn Brenchley Gardens, fallen leaves on a path of a tree lined avenue The Lighthouse Christian Centre pictured in the background of Brenchley Gardens, trees, grass and autumnal leaves feature in the foreground
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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🖼️ The Mote Park Art Competition exhibition is now open! 🎉 Explore stunning artworks themed ‘A Favourite Time’ at the Mote Park Learning Space until Nov 1, 2025, 10:30am-3pm daily ! 🖌️✨ #MotePark #ArtInThePark #MoteParkArtCompetition #VisitMaidstone #MaidstoneBoroughCouncil
Mote Park Art Exhibition at the Mote Park Learning Space Visitors to the Mote Park Art Competition exhibition preview Visitors to the Mote Park Art Competition exhibition preview Mote Park Art Exhibition at the Mote Park Learning Space
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🏰 Heritage Open Days are coming to Maidstone! 🗓️ 12-21 September 2025. Join us for England's biggest celebration of history and culture. Find out what's going on here 👉 www.visitmaidstone.com/whats-on/her...

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Image shows Maidstone Town Hall Image shows Archbishops Palace & part of All Saints Church from over the river Medway, Maidstone Image shows All Saints Church, Maidstone
September 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM