New centre in Maidstone opening in April

We are excited to announce that we will be moving from St Faiths to a new centre in Maidstone next month, on 20th April, 2023.

The new centre will be in Oakwood House, a grand Victorian mansion, set in beautiful gardens just off the Tonbridge Road, in Maidstone.

Facilities

It will feature our Skills department, a photography dark room, a large pottery studio, with a separate kiln room, a textiles room, printmaking studio, ICT suites and a big outdoor space which can be used for Arts and Fitness courses in summer.

Travelling to Oakwood House

Located one mile from the centre of Maidstone and a 20-minute walk from Maidstone West Station, the centre is accessible by car, bus (*limited times) or foot. Please note there will be limited parking at the centre, however paid parking is available at Maidstone West Station and there is additional off road parking on Queens Road.

Public Transport

Bus
Royal Star Arcade, (stop 3), bus number 3, 6, 7. Average time 16 minutes, buses every 10 minutes
Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) Bus number 71, 72, 79c, Average time 23 minutes, buses every 20 minutes
*For further details and timetables for buses visit www.arriva.co.uk.

Car
via Tonbridge Rd/A26, average time 6 minutes.

Parking
Free car parking available but limited. Off road parking available on Queens Road.

Walking
31 minutes

Cycle
13 minutes

We look forward to welcoming you in our new centre next month.