Where to Drink in Maidstone
There are a number of high-quality bars around the city centre, so you won't have to go far at all when you go in search of a tipple. Maidstone has some of the best pubs in Kent, as well as venues often hosting live music, so you can jam out after a packed day of adventure with a drink in hand.
Towards the North of the town are some awesome clubs for when the dance fever hits. A walk up the high street is like a game of pinball when it comes to cool bars and fun pubs. You can bop in and out all day.
Up on Earl Street, you'll get big-name bars that throw open their doors in summer with outdoor seating galore.
Sights & Sounds
Sights - Situated in Kent (The Garden of England) Maidstone has masses to offer and plenty to see especially if you love quaint old buildings. Tithe Barn, the Archbishops Palace and nearby Leeds Castle are all worth a visit. Hungover hens looking for restorative powers might benefit from a walk along the River Medway or through Mote Park.
Sounds - If music is at the heart of your hen party then The Rafters is definitely the place to be, "There is no dress code and no attitude". The venue features live music every Saturday before resident and guest DJ's take over proceedings until 4am.
Best Shopping Spots
Trash or Treasure - Mad, eclectic but incredibly funky vintage store breathing new life into retro fashion and furniture. Week Street.
JuJu Couture - For more stunning vintage fashion pop along to the Corn Exchange. Vintage hen heaven.
Dirti Gerties - Find fascinating vintage hats, fascinators and more at Dirti Gerties in Union Street.
The Mall - Modern fashionistas will find fantastic brands at Fremlin Walk mall.
It's time for a hen party in Maidstone!
Finding the right location for the perfect hen party can be the key to a great weekend. So let us waggle a big finger in the direction of Maidstone, with great rail links to London, and a short skip from the M25 not only is it a doddle to get but it's a great little party town, hen parties in Maidstone are one of Kent's best kept secrets.
Maidstone hen party? It's in the name...
In 1652 soon-to-be-wed Lady Mary de la Prada was so thrilled with a young knave's clog dancing, that she slipped a gold coin inside his codpiece and bought a flagon of cider for her maids. This small hamlet came to be known as "Maids Town" and through the medieval period maids from across Europe would make a pilgrimage for a Maidstone hen party to learn how to mix cocktails.
Ok, we can't go on, we're making that up. However in ye olde English Maidstone does mean 'maids town' and this really is a fantastic destination for bridesmaids and brides to party ahead of the big weekend.
Surrounded by the striking Kent countryside, and with great travel links it's not just easy to get to but a really smart place to party.
Smart thinking... A hen party in Maidstone
Having been arranging Maidstone hen weekends since 2002 and with over 750,000 clients we're often asked what makes a good hen party. Well it does very much depend on the group but there are certainly key ingredients.
Nightlife - A big night out is ready and waiting, Limousines, nightlife and a cool music scene.
And for your big night out we can arrange Guestlist Nightclub Entry so you'll get a VIP welcome. Well, like Lady de la Prada you're very important and shouldn't have to queue like normal folk!
Activities - Cyndi Lauper was right, girls want to have fun and in Maidstone we have over 45 hilarious activities for you to get stuck into.
We have so much to choose from and our dedicated team will work with you to plan a totally fun-packed weekend for the bride-to-be while ensuring there is plenty of time to relax and let her enjoy time with her closest friends.
But we don't just want you to have an amazing time, we want to help save you money.
More Maidstone for your Money
At GoHen we're not in the Rachel Riley league of big sums however we do believe in smart maths and for us that means making sure you get more for your money. Who doesn't love a bargain right?
Getting the best deals is part of the GoHen philosophy, here's how it works;
If you book a hotel, restaurant or activity you'll have to pay the regular price, that is only to be expected. Because we've been working with our Maidstone hen party partners for so long and book so many parties we get preferred rates which we can pass on to you.
Put us to the test...
We're cheery folk here at GoHen, we don't believe in hard sell but we're genuinely happy to help. So if you want to know how we can save you money and remove all the hassle of booking your Maidstone hen weekend fill out our quick enquiry form and we'll send you back a no obligation, no hassle quote.
Getting your party started really is as easy as that.