Maidstone is a county town located in the English county of Kent. The River Medway flows through the town and the town was known as the centre of the county’s agriculture, earning the nickname 'The Garden of England.’ Pleasure boat trips on the river are common leisure activities for visitors. Maidstone was in the past a centre of industry, with brewing and paper making being important. The High Street and King Street are pedestrianized areas. Maidstone is ranked in the top five shopping centres in the south east of England. Museums and art galleries include Kent Life, Stepping Stone Studios Art Gallery and Tyrwhitt-Drake Museum of Carriages. There are several pretty churches. You will also find several old public houses. VIP Cars is the first choice for car rental in Maidstone.