About Maidstone

A great place to live and work

Maidstone is a borough with a clear sense of purpose, aware of its heritage and confident about the future. It has become an important centre for capital investment and has a track record of delivery and future ambitions to attract the private investment crucial to  future regeneration and economic development.

Quality of design is important to Maidstone, which is seeking to become a truly sustainable model for 21st century living, working and relaxing. This will draw upon its historical foundations whilst also seeking to anticipate and capitalise on future trends.

Maidstone offers around 1.5 million sq ft of floor space, a  shopping centre to rival Bluewater and is home to around 7,000 business of all sizes. 

An entrepreneurial culture, skilled  workforce and good transport links are proving resilient, even in a tough economic climate.

Maidstone Millennium Bridge from All Saints Church to Lockmeadow