Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone

Name: Archbishop's Palace
Address: Bishops Way, Maidstone, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Maidstone

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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. Originally a home from home for travelling archbishops from Canterbury, the building is today principally used as a venue for wedding services. The former tithe barn for the palace, now serves as the Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages. ()

Coordinates: 51°16'16"N, 0°31'16"E

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Bishops WayHigh StreetMaidstone United Kingdom

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Day trips

Archbishop's Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fremlin Walk, The Mall, Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone Museum.

~1640 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Fremlin Walk, Maidstone
8 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.
~1350 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall, Maidstone
7 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.
0.6 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone
17 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.
~1830 ftN
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.
~910 ftN
City hall
Maidstone Town Hall, Maidstone
5 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
Mote Park, Maidstone
31 min walk • Mote Park is a 440-acre multi-use public park in Maidstone, Kent. Previously a country estate it was converted to landscaped park land at the end of the 18th century before becoming a municipal park.
1.2 miE
Park
Vinters Valley Park, Maidstone
30 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.
~1350 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
7 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.
~450 ftSE
Church, Gothic architecture
All Saints Church, Maidstone
3 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.
~270 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Tithe Barn, Maidstone
2 min walk • The Tithe Barn in Maidstone, Kent, is a large two-storey stone building on the east side of Mill Street. It was constructed in the 14th century as a tithe barn for the nearby Archbishop's Palace and was later used as the palace's stables. Construction is attributed to Archbishop Courtenay, who died in 1396.
0.5 miE
Park
River Len LNR, Maidstone
13 min walk • River Len is a 1.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Maidstone in Kent. It is owned and managed by Maidstone Borough Council. This small site in an urban area next the River Len has some uncommon species such as water voles and soldier beetles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Archbishop's Palace?

Nearby attractions include Tithe Barn, Maidstone (2 min walk), All Saints Church, Maidstone (3 min walk), The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum, Maidstone (3 min walk), Maidstone Town Hall, Maidstone (5 min walk).

How to get to Archbishop's Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Archbishop's Palace:

Bus

Lower Stone Street • Lines: 334 (5 min walk)
Boys Grammar School • Lines: 334 (13 min walk)

Train

Maidstone West (7 min walk)
Maidstone East (12 min walk)