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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Maidstone, England
Maidstone is a large, historically important town in Kent, England, of which it is the county town. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town, linking it with Rochester and the Thames Estuary. Historically, the river carried much of the town's trade as the centre of the agricultural county of Kent, known as the Garden of England. There is evidence of settlement in the area dating back before the Stone Age. The town, part of the borough of Maidstone, had a population of 107,627 people in 2011. There has been a shift in the town's economy since the Second World War away from heavy industry towards light industry and services.
Restaurants in Maidstone
1. Go Ape
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5.0 based on 325 reviews
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. The classic and original Go Ape experience. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most breathtaking scenery.We think everyone has the Go Ape spirit just waiting to be unleashed! There’s no greater rush than the great outdoors, so whether your tribe is a stag do, birthday party, corporate event or simply a day out with the kids, we make our courses as fun and as accessible as possible.
2. River Medway Canoes
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5.0 based on 115 reviews
River Medway Canoes is the No.1 Canoe Hire Company in Kent. We hire Canoes, Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle Boards. We can provide British Canoeing Courses and Corporate Team Building days. River Medway Canoes has it all.
3. Elveys-Canoe
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5.0 based on 474 reviews
Spring & Summer Pre Booked only canoe and kayak Hire on the River Medway Canoe Trail. We are a small family run business offering canoe and kayak hire on the River Medway at Yalding. Advance booking always required so please ensure you are booked before travelling to us. We can also arrange Private Guided Trips for groups between 10-40 people so ideal for large groups of friends or corporate events where you want a qualified guide to accompany you. We operate between May and September and our website calendar contains full details of availability. Please note we do not offer part day or hourly hire rates. Our rates are based on daily hire and whilst the duration is up to you, we do encourage you to make sure you have good amount of time (3-4 hours+) to really enjoy the river and ensure you get good value for money. Our website has a FAQ page that answers the questions we get asked most often.
4. Oasis Limo Hire
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Robyn332 - Rochester, United Kingdom
Excellent value for money, excellent customer service, excellent drivers, all round excellent service will use again
5. Kent Owl Academy
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5.0 based on 195 reviews
The Kent Owl Academy is a family run business, situated within the confines of 'Kent Life' in Maidstone. Providing Experience days, School visits, Visits to Brownies and other organisations, Photography workshops, Corporate events and TV/Film/Media work and much more! Get up close and personal with owls and exotic animals!
Reviewed By GibsonsNZ
My son undertook the Junior Keeper Experience today and totally loved it! The staff we so friendly and informative, and we were made so welcome. The animals are so well cared for and are absolutely beautiful. The Academy is set in the Kent Life Museum which is brilliant to visit too. Great for families. If you’re visiting Kent, you should totally go. Highly recommend!
6. SMB Maidstone Cabs
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Maidstone Taxis, Leeds Castle Taxis, Airport, Cruise, and local and National 1-7 Passenger Taxis. Leeds Castle Taxis/Transfer & Tours to Dover Castle & the Kent coast, from Leeds Castle. Major credit cards accepted. 24/7 Airport & Cruise Transfers.
Reviewed By davebrown1a - Swansea County, United Kingdom
Have used Maidstone Airport cab service, for work trips to Gatwick & Heathrow Airport. Good clean cars and a good service..(Based in Swansea) (Now use on a monthly basis)
7. Escape Hub
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5.0 based on 319 reviews
These Live Escape Room games are the perfect thing to do with a group of family, friends or work colleague. You and your group have 1 hour to escape on of our themed rooms, solve puzzles and decode clues in these fun immersive games.
Reviewed By 124samanthao
Absolutely loved the new room - The Peril of Sherwin Hones, escaped with 5 minutes left thanks to some help from our wonderful Games Master Alex!! Great fun & very well done. Felt perfectly safe with Covid measures in place.
8. The Extraction Room
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By antonialexeyeva
We had great fun! Lots of red herrings in the game which definitely made the win even more exciting, we all talked about the game for the rest of the evening and a few people who were first time players definitely got inspired for escape rooms! Can't wait to see what you guys will bring next, looking forward to it!
9. Leeds Castle Segway Tours
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5.0 based on 703 reviews
Reviewed By AmandaR217
Little daunting at first but you are all trained individually and once actually out it is much easier. The views across the castle are lovely. Fantastic support from the staff and the actual Segways were wiped with anti bac wipes before each person as well as the helmets being cleaned. We went on the scenic tour which was lovely and I’d definitely go on the longer tour now I have my confidence on a Segway.
10. The Maidstone Distillery
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Located in the heart of Maidstone, our award-winning distillery produces fine quality craft spirits using traditional techniques on our impressive 450L copper pot still. Reinstating the tradition of Maidstone pioneer and master distiller, George Bishop, who created quality and world-renowned spirits from our county town back in 1785. Join us for a Distillery Tour, sample our spirits and browse our distillery shop. Bespoke events are also available, please enquire for details. There is pride in our spirit.
