Maidstone is a local government district and borough in Kent, England. Its administrative centre is Maidstone. Maidstone is the County town of Kent, and County Hall is located here.

Maidstone was a film made in 1970, directed by, written by, and starring Norman Mailer.

Maidstone Prison is one of the oldest British correctional institutions in the United Kingdom, having been in operation for over 200 years.