Plan your Maidstone stag do

If you're looking for a stag weekend in Kent, look no further! Maidstone blasts any other Kentish town out of the water in the stag do stakes, standing head and shoulders above the competition for best and busiest town in the county, and holding tight to its title for the premier partying destination to be found anywhere in the Garden of England.

On the surface, Maidstone's appeal seems to be mostly dragging in the day tripper crowd, but stags don't have to scratch far to find a bubbling underbelly that's perfect for a lads night out. Admittedly, Maidstone's club scene isn't comparable to that of any of the south eastern cities, but it doesn't need to be - the best nightlife in England is only an hours train journey away, with direct lines running from Maidstone right in to the heart of London. Maidstone itself isn't exactly lacking either. The stats speak for themselves: it's the second biggest town in the biggest county in England; one of the 20 biggest towns in the country; and one of the top 50 shopping centres in England.

What can you do on a stag weekend in Maidstone?

You've hit the jackpot with Maidstone. As Kent's main centre of business and trade, you've got all the sophisticated city-worthy activities to keep the lads happy, like wine tasting, go karting, or getting your license to kill with a 007 day. However, Kent isn't called the Garden of England for nothing... if you all want to get out in the countryside try a few exhilarating outdoor options, Maidstone has got a colossal selection. There's water sports like hovercrafting or fishing, motorsports like off road karts or quadbike trekking, and sport-sports like 5 a side or cricket.

Maidstone isn't slacking by night, either. A contemporary town filled with bars and restaurants, Mainstone also does a more than decent line in pumping, buzzing nightclubs as one of the largest night time leisure hubs in Kent, with a selection of cocktail bars, wine lounges, live music venues and pounding clubs to fill your Maidstone stag weekend. It's cheaper than neighbouring London by about a million miles, and the large population of young commuters tempted by the low prices and lively atmosphere keep the clubs and entertainment of high quality.

When to have a Maidstone stag do

Maidstone is a solid choice for a stag weekend all year round. In the spring and summer months, there are plenty of seasonal water sports and outdoor activities to let you and the lads make the most of the good weather, and when winter rolls around there's more than enough going on in the town centre to keep you busy too. Like most big towns, there are plenty of fairs and festivals going on throughout the year, but unusually the majority of Maidstone's take place in the autumn months, letting you save the summer for things like cricket and fishing. September kicks off with the Maidstone Mela, a celebration of world dance, music, and most importantly, food. That's followed up by the Hops n Harvest Festival, which with 60 different sorts of beer on offer is just our sort of thing, then the Apple and Cider Fayre in October - another excuse to drink lots of locally brewed alcohol. In spring, there's the Maidstone Fringe Festival, with comedy, drama and music.

Getting There

Right in the centre of Kent, Maidstone couldn't be easier for you or the rest of the lads to get to. The only large city it has direct rail links to is London, but since London receives trains from all over the country you should be fine, no matter where you're based. If you're driving in from the east, the M20 runs right by Maidstone. From pretty much anywhere else, head to London, go east a bit, then follow the M20.

So why StagWeb?

Forget writing speeches or frogmarching the groom to the church, it's the stag do that's the hardest job of a best man. Get it right and you're a legend, get it wrong and you're the idiot who couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery... literally. Luckily, StagWeb can step in and help you put together the fantastic send off for the groom-to-be that he deserves. From fully prepared packages that come with absolutely everything included to just activities, nightlife or accommodation suggestions, we're able to help however you'd like. And, we should add, we're very good at it. We've been planning epic stag parties since 2002. If you don't believe us when we say we're the best, just look at the reviews we get - they certainly think we're doing something right. Give us a call to find out more, or have a click through our options and fill out an enquiry form to get started.