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Kent County Show
Maidstone
Kent's county agricultural show, held over three days at the Kent Showground at Detling, just north-east of Maidstone. It is usually held in early July.
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Where to stay
- MaidstoneCounty town with the most hotels, about 10 minutes away
- SittingbourneTown about 20 minutes away
- RochesterMedway city about 25 minutes away
- AshfordTown about 30 minutes away
Getting there
- Maidstone East is the nearest station, with show shuttle buses from outside County Hall and King Street
- From the M20 leave at junction 7 and follow the A249 towards Sittingbourne; the showground is about 2 miles from the junction
- From the M2 leave at junction 5 for the A249 towards Maidstone, about 5 miles from the showground
- Free show-day buses have also run from Sittingbourne Bus Hub, funded by Kent County Council
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
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Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near Kent County Show?
Maidstone: County town with the most hotels, about 10 minutes away. Sittingbourne: Town about 20 minutes away. Rochester: Medway city about 25 minutes away. Ashford: Town about 30 minutes away.
How do I get to Kent County Show?
Maidstone East is the nearest station, with show shuttle buses from outside County Hall and King Street. From the M20 leave at junction 7 and follow the A249 towards Sittingbourne; the showground is about 2 miles from the junction. From the M2 leave at junction 5 for the A249 towards Maidstone, about 5 miles from the showground. Free show-day buses have also run from Sittingbourne Bus Hub, funded by Kent County Council.
Any tips for visiting Kent County Show?
Shuttle buses run from Maidstone, so a Maidstone hotel near Maidstone East avoids the A249 queues on show mornings.
Which airport is closest to Kent County Show?
The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 19 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.