Centre information
Built between 1561 and 1577 by Maidstone MP Nicholas Barham, St Faiths is one of the oldest and most interesting Kent Adult Education buildings. Pop in for a Coffee and have a look around.
Look for the old photo in reception that was taken at the time the cornerstone was laid for the later extension. The site was once a science and art school which officially opened on 16th October 1894.
The St Faiths Maidstone Centre offers a range of courses in a truly impressive building right in the centre of Town. There is a wonderful Art room with excellent natural light and an atmosphere of a true Artist’s studio, there are craft rooms and a fully equipped Pottery with all you need to take you from a lump of clay to a beautifully decorated ceramic treasure.
There is a Fitness and Wellbeing studio where you can exercise or find your inner calm.
Along with all of this St Faiths offers a good range of accredited courses such as Bookkeeping, Counselling, and British sign language. There is also a dedicated centre offering English and maths.
St Faiths Adult Education Centre
St Faiths Street
Maidstone,
Kent
ME14 1LH
Email:
maidstoneadultedcentre@kent.gov.uk
Facilities
Disabled access and facilities
Cafe/Refreshments
Getting there
Parking Information
Nearest Parking: Fremlin Walk
Parking Costs: Sunday to Friday - 5 hours maximum stay at £4.60, £9 over 5 hours. Saturday - 6 hours maximum stay at £8, £9.5 over 6 hours. Evening tariff £2.00 after 7.00pm
Opening times
During term time the office hours are as follows:
| Monday to Thursday |
9am to 9pm (Courses run until 9:30pm) |
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| Friday |
9am to 4pm |
Outside term time the centre will open during the following times:
| Monday to Thursday |
9am to 5pm |
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| Friday |
9am to 4:30pm |
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