Discover Maidstone
Maidstone is the county town of Kent, set on the River Medway in the Weald. It has steady residential and commercial development along the M20 corridor, with a town centre that includes Fremlin Walk, the museum and the Archbishop's Palace by the river. Allington, Barming and Penenden Heath are among the surrounding areas, with Aylesford and Leeds Castle nearby. People need to be in Maidstone for work in the town and across Kent, travelling towards the coast or the Channel Tunnel corridor via Ashford. The town has three stations with rail links to London in around fifty five minutes, and the M20 runs alongside it. The area offers a good range of shops, restaurants and everyday services close to where people are working. WJO Property sources fully furnished accommodation around Maidstone and handles the whole search through one point of contact.
Transport
Maidstone East station: Services to London Victoria and Ashford.
Maidstone Barracks station: Medway Valley line station north of the town centre.
Maidstone West station: Medway Valley line services towards Strood and Paddock Wood.
M20: Motorway running past the town, towards London and Folkestone.
A229: Main road linking Maidstone with the M2 and the M20.
Maidstone: Landmarks and Local Highlights
Maidstone Museum: Museum and art gallery in an Elizabethan manor house.
Mote Park: Large park with a lake and house on the eastern edge.
Archbishop's Palace: Medieval palace beside the River Medway.
Fremlin Walk: Open air shopping centre in the town centre.
Hazlitt Theatre: Theatre and arts venue in the town centre.
Leeds Castle: Moated castle a few miles east of the town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WJO Property cover the neighbourhoods around Maidstone?
Yes. We look across Maidstone and surrounding areas including the town centre, Allington, Barming, Penenden Heath and Aylesford, then shortlist furnished places that fit your location and travel needs.
What are the transport links like in Maidstone?
Maidstone sits on the M20 with rail to London in around fifty five minutes, and Ashford is reached along the same corridor. Tell us how you travel and we will shortlist places that make the journey easy.
Is a stay in Maidstone flexible on length?
Yes, stays are flexible and can range from a few nights up to several months. Extensions are usually arranged subject to availability if your dates move.
What is nearby in Maidstone?
Maidstone is known for Maidstone Museum, Mote Park and Archbishop's Palace. Fremlin Walk and Hazlitt Theatre are also close by, so there is plenty to see around your base.
What is the best way to arrange accommodation in Maidstone?
Just send a requirement with your dates, area and any preferences. The team usually replies within one working day with options in Maidstone, and can adjust the shortlist if your needs change.
