Museums · South East England
Sandling, Maidstone
In or near Aylesford.
Sandling, Maidstone — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone Barracks · 2.3 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sandling, Maidstone is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Kent Life is a heritage farm experience located in Maidstone, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional farming practices and enjoy various attractions. Guests can participate in activities such as animal encounters, play areas, and seasonal events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sandling, Maidstone is a museum located in the London region. It features a collection that reflects local history and culture. The museum is part of the community's efforts to preserve and showcase its heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Description
The term hospitium was used across Europe in the Middle Ages to refer to a building or complex of buildings attached to a monastery, where pilgrims and other lesser guests could find hospitality, including dormitory-based accommodation. Boxley Abbey's Grade I listed Hospitium is 186 feet (57 m) long and was built in the late 13th or early 14th century. It is constructed of Kentish ragstone with two storeys and a plain tiled gable roof and was later used as a tithe barn. The building is on the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register and is included as part of the Scheduled monument that covers Boxley Abbey.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2974, 0.5065
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Boxley
- Postcode
- ME14 3AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Phone
- 01622 763936
- Nearest railway station
- Maidstone Barracks — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- kentlife.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Sandling, Maidstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandling, Maidstone?
- Sandling, Maidstone is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3AU), in the parish of Boxley.
- What is Sandling, Maidstone?
- Sandling, Maidstone — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sandling, Maidstone?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone Barracks, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3AU.
- Is Sandling, Maidstone a protected site?
- Yes — Sandling, Maidstone is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sandling, Maidstone?
- The nearest railway station is Maidstone Barracks, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3AU.