4 Maidstone Borough Council Make it Maidstone for Christmas
Late nights Maidstone is the only place you need to go shopping this Christmas. Whatever present you’re looking for, the county town has it covered. Whether it’s something for mum or dad, brother or sister, grandparents or another loved one, Maidstone has everything you need.
The town has top named shops such as House of Fraser, Next, Boots, Primark and Topshop. Maidstone has a 50-50 split between household names and independent retailers. Gabriel's Hill, Market Buildings, Bank Street and Union Street have a great many hidden gems, from photography stores to china and glass specialists and from musical instrument retailers and jewellers to beauty salons. Week Street is a must to visit with the likes of Marks & Spencer and Game. Fremlin Walk has Zara, H&M and Clinton Cards and much more. The Mall Chequers includes BHS, Ryman’s and TJ Hughes and the Royal Star Arcade has a number of independent shops including the Oyster Box.
If
you’re on the prowl for that perfect party outfit on a budget take a look in Matalan on The Broadway or in TK Maxx or ASDA Living in St. Peter’s Street.
Maidstone Borough Council
Maidstone Market
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Tuesday 21 December 2010 7.30am – 1.30pm
Everything you will need for the perfect Christmas celebration – your turkey, meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, festive plants and flowers, decorations and gifts.
Visit Father and Mother Christmas Enjoy a Christmas lunch in the cafe
FREE SHUTTLE BUS from The Mall Chequers Bus Station
Lockmeadow, Barker Road Maidstone ME16 8LW
01622 602258
www.maidstone.gov.uk
Park and Sail
Maidstone business, RAP office contractors, has sponsored the Kentish Lady riverboat to provide a Christmas Park & Sail service into Maidstone.
On Saturdays from November 27 to December 18, and on Sundays 12 and 19 December, the service will operate along the River Medway between Allington Lock by the Malta Inn and Maidstone’s Archbishop’s Palace.
Free parking at the Kent Life museum. £3 return adults, £1 return children (all proceeds to Maidstone Charity, SOBS, Survivors of Bereavement Suicide). The service is operated by Kentish Lady Hire Cruisers Ltd and is subject to river conditions.
Park and Ride
Extra buses will be running on the council’s park and ride services during shopping hours from November 13 until December 31. On Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, there will be a normal service. There will be no services on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, on Sundays or on December 27, 28 or New Year’s Day.
Parking
There are good routes into Maidstone via bus or train, but if you’d rather drive into town there is ample parking. Check our website for details –
www.maidstone.gov.uk
Christmas markets
The Agricultural Hall will be open every day from Saturday 18 December until Christmas, selling fresh turkeys, meat, fruit and vegetables, festive plants and flowers, decorations and gifts.
Maidstone Market will be closed on Saturday December 25, Tuesday December 28 and Saturday January 1, 2011.
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