Monster Mash in Maidstone town centre
Maidstone town centre, Maidstone · 25 October to 31 October 2026
Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0Photo of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0
Giant friendly inflatable monsters take over Maidstone town centre for half term, including 16 designs drawn by local people and brought to life by the artists behind Designs in Air. Follow the trail on a printed map or your phone and spot them all.
Highlights
- Giant inflatable monster installations
- Town centre trail on paper or online
- Meet the Monsters exhibition of competition designs on Gabriel's Hill
Good to know
- Start at Metro Bank, 10 Week Street, to see the winning mascot, or pick up a map at The Mall, Maidstone Museum or Lockmeadow
- Monster selfies can be entered into a prize draw until 31 October
Getting there
Maidstone town centre, Week Street, High Street and Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SA
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