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About Maidstone Theatre
Welcome to Maidstone Theatre—the heart of live performance in Maidstone, housed within the Hazlitt Arts Centre. With the Hazlitt Theatre (main auditorium) and the Exchange Studio, you’ll find a diverse lineup from annual pantomimes to touring acts, plus connections to early performances by iconic artists. Parkwood Theatres operates the Hazlitt Arts Centre, ensuring a smooth, expert experience for every show.
Whether you’re catching a family pantomime, a cutting-edge play, or a concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining options to make your visit straightforward and enjoyable.
Plan ahead with our insider tips: nearby car parks offer convenient options, and Maidstone East, West, and Barracks rail stations are all within about a 15-minute walk. For a comfortable stay, consider Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre or Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, both within easy reach. If you’re looking for places to eat before or after a show, we’ll point you to trusted affiliate picks and local favourites. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process—we’ve got you covered, every step of the way.
Note: Seating layouts and accessibility details are available through the Hazlitt Arts Centre accessibility pages for precise information in the main auditorium and the Exchange Studio.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/address: The Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PL, United Kingdom.
- Venue layout: Hazlitt Theatre (main auditorium) and Exchange Studio (smaller space) as part of Hazlitt Arts Centre; also includes Fourth Wall Studio.
- Capacity: The Hazlitt Theatre seats 336; the Exchange Studio seats 135.
- Seating chart note: Main theatre seating 336; Exchange Studio seating 135 (specific row-by-row layouts available via venue accessibility pages).
- Parking: Multiple Maidstone car parks nearby (e.g., The Mall Maidstone, Fremlin Walk); 17 car parks in Maidstone; parking details and options are listed on the Hazlitt’s parking page.
- Transit: Nearest rail stations are Maidstone East, Maidstone West, and Maidstone Barracks; all within about a 15-minute walk of the venue.
- Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre (nearby) and Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel (near Maidstone countryside).
- Notable events hosted: Annual pantomimes and a broad programme of touring acts; Maidstone Film Society is based at the Hazlitt; Exchange Studio was historically the Corn Exchange (notable for early performances such as those by David Bowie).
- Renamed/demolished: The Exchange Studio is the former Corn Exchange; the Hazlitt Arts Centre remains active and is operated by Parkwood Theatres.
- Examples of venues and attractions nearby: Fremlin Walk car park is a common nearby option; Maidstone East/West train access is widely used by theatre-goers.