Kentish Lady River Boat

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Park & Sail 2010

The scenic way to reach the town centre. On the six Saturdays before Christmas, a special Park and Sail service is operated between Allington Lock (Malta Inn) and Maidstone (Old Palace).

Free parking for the service (Park & Sail only) is available at the Kent Life Attraction - signposted from the A229, Running Horse/M20 roundabout.

Parking in Maidstone

Click here for a map of car parks within the Maidstone area.

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Advertising

The Kentish Lady river boat provides a unique advertising opportunity for your company. She travels between Maidstone and Allington Lock (Malta Inn) and from Maidstone to Yalding for 9 months of the year and is moored in the Maidstone Town Centre (opposite the Court House) in public view 24 hours a day. Boats always attract attention so why not make the most of this opportunity. Click here for more information.

Maidstone River Festival Hire

The Kentish Lady river boat is offering a unique hospitality venue for you to entertain your clients at the Maidstone River Festival with hundreds of boats and an average of 30,000 visitors each year. We will be moored for the duration of the hire in a prime position next to the Archbishops’ Palace opposite the Crown Court with uninterrupted river views. Click here for more information.

How To Find Us

By Road
The Kentish Lady is located next Archbishops' Palace, in the centre of Maidstone. It is one hour from London and 30 minutes from the Channel Tunnel and ports.

M20 Coast bound: Exit at Junction 6. Take the 3rd exit at the first roundabout & 2nd exit on the second roundabout towards Maidstone where you will find various pay & display car parks.

M20 London bound: Get into the Maidstone/Chatham filter lane and exit at Junction 6. Then take the 3rd exit off the large roundabout towards Maidstone where you will find various pay & display car parks.

By Public Transport
Frequent direct train services from London Victoria and London Bridge (60 minutes journey time) or stations in Kent to Maidstone East or West Stations.

About Us

The Kentish Lady (Hire Cruisers Ltd) was taken over in October 2003 by Tony Cheeseman. He then had the enormous task of refurbishing her which took nearly six months to complete with almost everything internally and externally being altered or replaced giving the boat a new lease of life.

Tony runs the business with his wife Shirley and their daughter Sara, as a team they run the vessel which also includes the riverside cafe, aptly named 'Cruisers'.

They are all from different working backgrounds, including building, personal assistant, beauty and interior design, so the new venture was a very big challenge for everyone.

FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Testimonials

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