The History of Maidstone’s Industries and Gin Tasting with The Maidstone Distillery
Fri 12th Sep 2025 - 11:00 - 12:45
Discover the fascinating stories behind Maidstone’s Food & Drink industries and take part in a liqueur tasting session that will delight your senses. Experience Maidstone’s history in this very special collaborative event. Hear a fascinating presentation from Maidstone Museums Collection Manager before delving into Maidstone Distillery’s rich connection to spirit making.
Tickets £30
Friday 12th September 2025
11am to 12:45pm
- A special unique event visting both Maidstone Museum and Maidstone Distillery
- Learn all about Maidstone’s fascinating connection to Food and Drink manufacturing
- Explore the fascinating history of gin in The Home of English Gin
- Includes a complimentary drink and sample of Sharp’s Toffee Liqueur
- Multi-award-winning Visitor Centre and Experience Of The Year
- Only 50 minutes from Central London
Event Schedule:
- 11:00 – 11:45 am Talk and Tour at Maidstone Museum
- 12:00 – 12:45 pm at Maidstone Distillery
There are just 40 places for this talk – book now to avoid being missing out.
Suitable for 18+ (please bring your ID)
Local Heritage Week
Tuesday 9th September – An Evening with Naomi Dickins: Book Talk & Signing (tickets here)
Wednesday 10th September – The History of Witchcraft in Maidstone (tickets here)
Thursday 11th September – The History of Historic Buildings in Maidstone (tickets here)
Friday 12th September – The History of Maidstone’s Industries and Gin Tasting with The Maidstone Distillery (tickets here)
Saturday 13th September – The History of Paper-Making in Maidstone with Maureen Green (tickets here)
Friday 19th September – Local History Quiz (tickets here)
Booking required – Tickets Available Here
Ticket sales are through the Hazlitt Box office but events are held at the museum
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by the museum.