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The county town of Kent, the Maidstone Museum (one of England's best regional museums), Leeds Castle (one of the most beautiful in the world, nearby), the River Medway, and the Garden of England hub
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Maidstone has been Kent's county town since the medieval period. The Museum holds a remarkable collection including Japanese armour, Egyptian mummies and the Maidstone Iguanodon. Leeds Castle — often called the most beautiful castle in the world — is 5 miles away. The Medway provides a beautiful waterfront.
The Maidstone Museum is free and excellent — the collections are extraordinary. Leeds Castle is genuinely magnificent. The Medway riverside walk. The market for local Kent produce.
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Maidstone has good independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Kent produce throughout.
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Maidstone is a place in Kent known for the county town of Kent, the Maidstone Museum (one of England's best regional museums), Leeds Castle (one of the most beautiful in the world, nearby), the River Medway, and the Garden of England hub. Maidstone has been Kent's county town since the medieval period. The population is around 113,000.
Maidstone has good independent restaurants and cafes. The town centre has improving independent food. Local Kent produce throughout.
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Roam covers Maidstone and the surrounding area in Kent, including Bearsted, Detling, Otham, Barming, East Farleigh, Loose, Coxheath and Yalding.
