Venues
We are delighted to hold our festival events in some of the best venues in Maidstone town centre.
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Accessibility information on each venue is available below.
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Scroll to the bottom for map locations.
Archbishop's Palace
Meet your favourite authors and bask in Maidstone's rich history at the 14th- and 16th-century Archbishop's Palace.
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Location
Mill St, Maidstone ME15 6YE
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Maidstone Town Hall
Enjoy the atmosphere of Maidstone's Georgian Town Hall, dating back to 1763, when it served as the town's Magistrate's Courts and gaol.
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Location
High St, Maidstone ME14 1TF
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Accessibility information
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Lift to upper floors
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Accessible toilet facilities
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Wheelchair access
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Maidstone Museum
The award-winning Maidstone Museum is housed in Chillington Manor, a charming Elizabethan manor house. With special collections of medieval, Japanese, Roman, Egyptian and natural history artefacts, it is one of the finest regional museums in England.
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Location
St Faith's St, Maidstone ME14 1LH
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Accessibility information
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Service dogs welcome
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Access ramps
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All rooms fully accessible by wheelchair
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Lift to first floor
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Hearing loop
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Five disabled parking spaces for blue badge holders
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Kent History and Library Centre
Housing around 14 kilometres of historic material relating to Kent and dating back to 699 AD, this purpose-built centre is the place to come for anyone interested in local history.
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Location​
James Whatman Way, Maidstone ME14 1LQ
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Accessibility information
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Disabled access
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Portable hearing loop
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Designated parking for blue badge holders at the front of the building
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Accessible toilets with baby change facilities
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Parking information
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27 parking spaces near the library on James Whatman Way
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Long stay car parks at Maidstone East railway station and Fremlin Walk
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Cycle parking
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Blue badge parking at the front of the building
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Additional town centre parking is available nearby
Lovefood @ Lockmeadow
Love Food @ Lockmeadow features communal dining within a collection of eight independent food and drink producers including Thai, Caribbean, Pan-Asian, Vegan, American and Middle-Eastern.
Location
Lockmeadow Entertainment, Barker Road, Maidstone ME16 8SF
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Accessibility information
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Ramp access to building
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Blue badge parking available in Lockmeadow car park
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Parking information
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Parking available at the Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre
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Blue badge parking available
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Free parking on Sundays
Waterstone's
Situated in the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre, Waterstones Maidstone is your destination for inspiration.
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Location
Unit 24, Fremlin Walk, Maidstone ME14 1QP
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Accessibility information
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Lift access to first floor
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Accessible toilets and baby change facility
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Parking information
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Parking is available in Fremlin Walk car park
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Blue badge parking available
All Saints Church
This stunning 14th-century, Grade I listed building is the parish church of Maidstone.
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Location
Mill St, Maidstone ME15 6YE
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Accessibility information
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Ramp access to church through the North Porch entrance
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No accessible toilets
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Please contact us at info@maidstonelitfest.org to discuss your accessibility requirements
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Parking information
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Parking is available at the Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre
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Additional town centre parking is available nearby