Surrounded by countryside and green parks and boasting a vibrant and eclectic town , no matter what time of year or what time of day , Maidstone will have an activity , place to visit or adventure just waiting for you to discover and explore .
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The different seasons bring different aspects of life in Kent . With Spring comes lambs , blossom and new birth . Summer brings outdoor events , scrumptious Kentish fruits like our famous strawberries and cherries , and halcyon days full of sunshine and ripe for exploring . Autumn brings the apple and wine harvests , crunchy leaves and misty mornings . Whereas Winter brings the cosiness of log fires , homely cooking , great shopping and indoor entertainment .
For those with a sense of adventure , Maidstone has a world of activities , not just limited to Summer but offering a different experience no matter the season . Areas of outstanding natural beauty offer idyllic walking and leisure cycling routes , the ideal way to discover more about this charismatic landscape . Watersports and fishing are popular along the beautiful rivers and in Mote Park , which also plays host to a myriad of events and gigs throughout the year , as well as offering specialist fishing lakes . Golf for every level of player can also be found in Kent from beginner to international standards .
For those seeking more cultural activities , Maidstone is home to a wealth of castles , historic homes , art galleries , theatres , museums , and other unique attractions such as farms and river tours . Maidstone is also a shoppers paradise , with retail outlets simply spilling from its seams - the town is home to four shopping centres , as well as two in the outskirts .
When dusk falls over Maidstone , the town stays alive with its buzzing nightlife scene and exciting evening entertainment venues , a plethora of which has something sure to suit all tastes .
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