Skip to content
To Do in Kent
Arts and cultureVenuesIndoor and rainy day

The Hazlitt Theatre

Maidstone, Mid Kent

The Hazlitt Theatre, from The Hazlitt TheatreImage: The Hazlitt Theatre

Image: The Hazlitt Theatre

The Hazlitt is Maidstone's town-centre theatre, run by Parkwood Theatres, with a programme spanning drama, music, comedy, dance, family shows and film. Its annual pantomime is a fixture of the Maidstone Christmas season. It is a handy evening out alongside the town's restaurants.

Highlights

  • Varied programme of theatre, music and comedy
  • Annual Christmas pantomime
  • Maidstone Film Society screenings
  • Relaxed performances for some shows

Good to know

  • The 2026 pantomime is Beauty and the Beast, 28 November to 31 December

Getting there

The Hazlitt Theatre, The Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PL

Get directions

Checked on 15 October 2026 against parkwoodtheatres.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

Nearby

Maidstone Museum, from Maidstone MuseumImage: Maidstone Museum
MuseumsMaidstone · under 1 km

Maidstone Museum

Maidstone Museum is a free town-centre museum with a collection of more than 600,000 objects spanning archaeology, art and natural history. Galleries range from Ancient Egypt to Victorian Maidstone, and there is a regular programme of exhibitions, workshops and family events. It is an easy free rainy-day option next to the town's shops.

FreeDirections
The Archbishop's Palace and All Saints Church beside the River Medway in MaidstonePhoto of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0
Indoor and rainy dayMaidstone · under 1 km

Prison Island Maidstone

Prison Island Maidstone is an indoor entertainment venue where teams of 2 to 4 take on 23 challenge cells that test logic, skill, memory, balance and teamwork. Under the same roof you will also find Prison Putt adventure golf, AR Darts and shuffleboards. It suits families, friends and work groups, with Prison Island sessions of 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

Prices vary by activity and session length; check the booking page.Directions
The Archbishop's Palace and All Saints Church beside the River Medway in MaidstonePhoto of Maidstone: John K Thorne, CC0
OutdoorsMaidstone · under 1 km

Whatman Park

Whatman Park is an 18 acre riverside park half a mile from Maidstone town centre, part of the Millennium River Park along the Medway. Children can let off steam in the adventure play area, toddler play area and skate park, while a raised boardwalk winds through the trees and wildflower meadows. It is a handy free stop for an hour or two, especially with younger children.

FreeDirections