The name Maidstone is derived from the Saxon Maeidesstana, given as Meddestane in Domesday Book (1086), and is taken to mean “the maidens’ stone.” At the time of the Domesday survey, the settlement, noted for its salt production, eel fishing, and flour milling, belonged to the archbishop of Canterbury. Why is Maidstone historically important? Famous …
‘Kent’s county town, Maidstone, lies at the heart of the Garden of England. Here orchards and hop gardens surround romantic villages and must-see heritage sights. This lush landscape is home to captivating Leeds Castle, whose romantic towers and crenulations are reflected in a glittering lake. What is special about Maidstone? The town of Maidstone is …
Heart Pond and Freeman Lake Beach at Varney Park are scheduled to be open with Lifeguards 10am – 6pm daily June 21, 2022, through August 28, 2022. For more information on beach amenities and rules, click here for Heart Pond and click here for Freeman Lake at Varney Park. How far is Chelmsford from the …
The Maidstone area is drained by numerous other main rivers, smaller ordinary watercourses and ditches. In combination with rainfall runoff and groundwater emergence, these features give rise to differing levels and mechanisms of flood risk throughout the area. Is Kent at risk of flooding? There are 340,000 properties in Kent that are at risk of …
The top ranked schools in Maidstone are Oaks Primary Academy, South Borough Primary School, and Valley Park School. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade. In Maidstone schools, 12.16% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 9.86%. Which county has the best schools in UK? North East …
Dymchurch Beach is situated 27.06 mi to the SE of Maidstone. What’s the nearest seaside to Maidstone? Dymchurch Beach. Beaches, Outdoor. St Marys Bay. Beaches, Outdoor. Tankerton Beach. Beaches, Outdoor. Herne Bay. Beaches, Outdoor. Herne Bay. Hythe Beach. Beaches, Outdoor. Hythe Beach. Greatstone Beach. Beaches, Outdoor. Greatstone Beach. Hastings Beach. Beaches, Outdoor. Hastings Beach. Dungeness …
Construction took 27 months at a cost of £600 million – approximately £1 billion in 2016. Trafford Centre. The main Trafford Centre mall is pictured centre and the Barton Square extension is towards the top left. Opening date 10 September 1998 Do you have to pay at Trafford Centre? Do you have to pay to …
The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm). Does it snow in Essex UK? The weather is unpredictable as with the rest of the UK and it is possible to see elements of all four seasons in one day. The city may experience some snowfall in the winter although heavy and sustained snowfall in …
It is located 30 miles (50 kilometres) north-east of London at Charing Cross and 22 miles (35 kilometres) south-west of Colchester. The population of the urban area was 111,511 in the 2011 Census, while the wider district has 168,310. The demonym for a Chelmsford resident is “Chelmsfordian”. Is Chelmsford a town or a city? Chelmsford …
Chelmsford City Council estimates there are 60 or more people sleeping rough in Chelmsford through the year. How many people are homeless in Essex? Homelessness across Essex Local Authority Est. no. of people homeless and living in TA as at March 2019 Est. total no. of people who are homeless Braintree 97 102 Maldon 21 …
