thebestof maidstone Food and Drink Directory

There is such an abundance of fruit at the moment that it seems a shame not to use it to its full potential. Here are a few seasonal recipes you might enjoy making to impress friends and family and to enjoy all that the Kent countryside has to offer!

For a right royal summer of entertainment Leeds Castle is the place to be! From classical to rock concerts, Shakespeare to Kenneth Graham, veteran movie actors to veteran cars there really is something for everyone! Click here to find out more...

Do you see polytunnels as a blot on the landscape or do you think they’re a revolutionary design that enables farmers to compete more successfully in a market crowded with foreign imports? Click here to find out more...

Farmers' Markets are a great way to shop for fresh and speciality foods as well as original crafts, they're very sociable too! To find one near you click here

The Maidstone Fringe Music Festival takes place over 5 nights between 28th April and 2nd May with a huge variety of acts at numerous venues around Maidstone. There's something for everyone so click here to find out what's in it for you!

If another gloomy Valentine's Day is on offer, get along to the Hazlitt Theatre for an altogether different experience. Murder, mystery and an unsolved curse await you...and you'll be supporting local charities too!

Looking for something to do on Valentine's Day? Here are a few suggestions to get you in the mood for a romantic evening...

Christmas may be over but fear not, the festivities continue with New Year's Eve just round the corner! There is much to do in Maidstone to see in 2011 in style! But hurry, it's for one night only!