1 Hour Trips

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).

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.

Boarding at .....

You can board at Archbishops' Palace, Maidstone which is in the town centre or at Allington Lock/Kent Life/Malta Inn, junction 6 off the M20. We can also pick up at Whatman Park landing stage (by request).

Kent Life & Malta Inn

Stop off and have a great day out for all the family.  Explore 28 acres of fun at Kent Life from hands-on activities for kids to age-old farming traditions that bring back memories from way back when. Or have lunch at the Malta Inn Beefeater, a delightful restaurant and pub with river frontage seating and an outside BBQ area.

Licensed Bar

Our well stocked licensed bar serves a wide variety of drinks, including wine, spirits, alcopops, draught 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, toilets are walk in only.