Kent History and Library Centre, Maidstone

Name: Kent History and Library Centre
Address: James Whatman Way, Maidstone, United Kingdom

#43 among attractions in Maidstone

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The Kent History and Library Centre is a purpose-built headquarters in James Whatman Way, Maidstone, that opened on 23 April 2012. It has been designed to incorporate under one roof the former Centre for Kentish Studies and the town's former Central Library. ()

Coordinates: 51°16'49"N, 0°31'5"E

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James Whatman WayNorth MaidstoneMaidstone United Kingdom

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Day trips

Kent History and Library Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fremlin Walk, The Mall, Kent Life, Gallagher Stadium.

~1860 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fremlin Walk, Maidstone
9 min walk • Fremlin Walk is an outdoor shopping centre in Maidstone town centre, Kent, England. It opened in 2005 after several years of development by Centros Miller to include 350,000 sq ft of shopping and a 760 space car park.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Maidstone
17 min walk • The Mall Maidstone is a covered shopping centre in Maidstone, the county town of Kent. The centre has 535,000 square feet of floor space, ranking it as the joint 60th largest shopping centre in the UK according to a 2008 survey by Retail Week.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Farm
Kent Life, Maidstone
33 min walk • Kent Life is an English open-air museum located at Sandling, next to Allington Locks, on the east bank of the River Medway.
~430 ftSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone
3 min walk • Gallagher Stadium is a football stadium built for the National League South club Maidstone United. The stadium opened in 2012 when the club hosted Brighton & Hove Albion in a friendly.
~1670 ftS
Museum, History museum
Maidstone Museum, Maidstone
9 min walk • Maidstone Museum is a local authority-run museum located in Maidstone, Kent, England, featuring internationally important collections including fine art, natural history, and human history. The museum is one of three operated by Maidstone Borough Council. The building is Grade II* listed.
0.5 miS
City hall
Maidstone Town Hall, Maidstone
13 min walk • Maidstone Town Hall is a municipal building in Middle Row, Maidstone, Kent, England. The town hall, which is a meeting place of Maidstone Borough Council, is a Grade II* listed building.
1.2 miE
Park
Vinters Valley Park, Maidstone
32 min walk • Vinters Valley Park is a 30.2-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Maidstone in Kent. It is owned by Kent County Council and Maidstone Borough Council and managed by the Vinters Valley Trust.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
11 min walk • The Hazlitt Theatre is one of the main theatres in Maidstone, Kent. It was named after William Hazlitt, the famous essayist, who was born in Maidstone in 1778. It opened in 1955.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles
Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone
17 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace is a Grade I listed historic 14th-century and 16th-century building on the east bank of the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent.
0.9 miN
Forts and castles
Allington Castle, Maidstone
25 min walk • Allington Castle is a stone-built moated castle in Allington, Kent, just north of Maidstone, in England. The first castle on the site was an unauthorised fortification, built during "The Anarchy" and torn down later in the century when royal control was reasserted.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic architecture
All Saints Church, Maidstone
19 min walk • All Saints is a parish church in Maidstone, Kent. It is a Grade I listed building, and has been described as the grandest Perpendicular style church in Kent.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kent History and Library Centre?

Nearby attractions include Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone (3 min walk), Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Cenotaph, Maidstone (7 min walk), Maidstone Museum, Maidstone (9 min walk), Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone (11 min walk).

How to get to Kent History and Library Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kent History and Library Centre:

Train

Maidstone East (6 min walk)
Maidstone Barracks (8 min walk)

Bus

Lower Stone Street • Lines: 334 (19 min walk)
Boys Grammar School • Lines: 334 (28 min walk)