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1 hour return trips
weekends & school
holidays - pay on board on the day
The Kentish Lady runs one hour return trips (one way available) between Maidstone town Centre and Allington Lock at weekends and school holidays.
Maidstone is perfect for an afternoon shopping trip at The Mall or Fremlin Walk or just meeting friends, whilst at Allington Lock you can stop for lunch at the Malta Inn or spend time at Kent Life. Along the route, we can stop at Whatman Park (by request).
Two Week Schedule
CLOSED FOR WINTER - SEE YOU APRIL 2012
1 Hour Trip Prices
Tickets for the one hour trips are purchased on board the vessel on the day.
| Return: | Adults £6.00 | Seniors £4.50 |
| Children £3.00 | Family (2+2) £15.00 | |
| One Way: | Adults £3.00 | Seniors £2.50 |
| Children £1.50 | Family (2+2) £8.00 |
Boarding at .....
You can board at Archbishops' Palace, Maidstone which is in the town centre (ME15 6XG View Map) or at Allington Lock/Kent Life/Malta Inn, junction 6 off the M20 (ME14 3AS View Map). We can also pick up at Whatman Park landing stage (by request).
Historic Journey
Our informative commentary tells you all about the sights including Corpus Christi Hall and Maidstone's oldest pub dating back to 1636. We also pass Allington Castle where Henry the Eighth used to meet Anne Boleyn.
Kent Life & Malta Inn
Set in 28 acres of distinctive Kent farmland, Kent Life offers a stunning historical record of rural life in the Garden of England. Step back in time as you explore the collection of historic rural buildings saved from demolition and carefully reassembled on site. There are plenty of opportunities to meet a variety of farm animals as you stroll around the beautiful grounds, featuring walks through the herb and fruit gardens.
The Malta Inn is a delightful Beefeater Restaurant and Pub with river frontage seating and an outside BBQ area.
Groups
The Kentish Lady is licensed to carry 100 people, however this number is reduced to 75 when the majority of passengers are adults. School groups with primary school children are able to fill the boat to capacity. Please ring to book your group on a specific date.
For groups wanting to arrange a combined boat trip and Kent Life entry ticket please email Kent Life directly at groups@continuum-group.com or see Kent Life combined group prices.
Click here for coach parking in Maidstone.
If you require our Risk Assessment please click here.
Licensed Bar
Our well stocked licensed bar serves a wide variety of drinks, including wine, spirits, alcopops, draft and bottled beer, soft drinks, hot beverages and snacks. Our bar tariffs are similar to pub prices.
Disabled Access
Set on a single deck the Kentish Lady provides excellent access for the disabled, with normal river conditions there is level entry for most wheelchairs (maximum 30 inches wide). However, there is limited access in the toilets.
on board bar
baby goslings
information board
allington marina
allington castle
dutch barge
malta inn, allington
Hire
Cruisers Ltd, Undercliffe Boathouse, Bishops Way, Maidstone, Kent
ME15 6XG
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01622 753740 Mobile: 07973 866971
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