Mid and West Kent
Singles in and around Maidstone
Maidstone is Kent's county town, set on the River Medway with a good mix of shops, parks and countryside nearby. For a first date there's a walk along the river, a stroll through Mote Park, or a trip to Leeds Castle. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Maidstone
Three easy places to meet someone new in Maidstone. Check opening times before you go.
The River Medway
A riverside path through Maidstone town centre, with benches, pubs and cafés along the way. Flat, public and easy to find.
Mote Park
A large parkland with a lake, woodland and space to walk and talk. Free to enter and a short distance from the centre.
Leeds Castle
A moated castle surrounded by gardens, a few miles from town. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Around Maidstone
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Maidstone town centre, Bearsted, Loose, Coxheath, Staplehurst, Aylesford, East Malling and West Malling.
Getting there: Maidstone has three stations: Maidstone East, Maidstone Barracks and Maidstone West, with trains to London Victoria, Charing Cross and Ashford. Buses link the town with Tonbridge, Medway and Ashford, and the M20 runs close by.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Maidstone and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Maidstone
What is a good first date in Maidstone?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the river, a stroll through Mote Park and a trip to Leeds Castle. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Maidstone?
Maidstone has three stations: Maidstone East, Maidstone Barracks and Maidstone West, with trains to London Victoria, Charing Cross and Ashford. Buses link the town with Tonbridge, Medway and Ashford, and the M20 runs close by.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Maidstone?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Maidstone?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.