The Maidstone Distillery
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"Discover the secrets of gin in this working distillery."
Overview
Right at the heart of Maidstone sits this legendary distillery, which has been turning out quality gin since the late 18th century. At one point it dominated the city skyline, and its founder George Bishop was the city mayor. These days you can tour the distillery and take special courses in gin tasting and cocktail making. There's also a gift shop where you can get some of the good stuff to take home.
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About the area
Kent is home to the White Cliffs of Dover, an English icon that marks the point where the Kent Downs AONB stretches from the Surrey Hills down to the sea. Visitors can explore historic parklands, including Knole Park and Sir Winston Churchill’s former home at Chartwell, or beautiful nature reserves, such as the coppiced woodlands of Denge Wood and Earley Wood and the ancient fine chalk woodland of Yockletts Bank.
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