As promised we will be returning to Maidstone, the county town of Kent, this year on Thursday 9th July. We will be going by coach with some time browsing the county museum followed by a 3 hour river tour on the Medway with a fish and chip lunch included. The cost is £55pp.
| Event type: | Outing |
| Date: | 9th July 2026 |
| Time: | 9:15 am - 4:00 pm |
| Group: | Holidays & Outings |
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| Cost: | £55 |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
The museum is based in an Elizabethan mansion on St Faith’s Street, it has an art gallery, and permanent collections on ancient Egypt , dinosaurs, Japanese decorative arts and prints as well as a local history section and other temporary exhibits.
The museum backs onto Brenchley Gardens, a landscaped park with paved pathways, shady trees & benches and a Victorian gazebo.
Photo courtesy of Maidstone Museum
Photo courtesy of Maidstone Museum
Then we will sail down the River Medway in the Kentish Lady. With history around every corner and beautiful scenery this excursion is a wonderful experience from start to finish and includes an informative commentary, once we are through Farleigh lock the countryside opens up to reveal wildlife of all varieties including Kingfishers, Herons, Swans, Cormorants, Geese and Ducks.
A fish and chip lunch is included - Note that there is a vegetarian alternative but unfortunately no vegan, gluten free or celiac food available. The boat company will let you bring your own food onboard but don't discount the price.
As for all our outings this one is for members only.
Bookings for this outing have now closed.