Dream Boats and Petticoats Lunch – Sunday 3rd December 2023

Enjoy all the great rock’n’roll chart hits as featured in the box office smash hit London Show ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’

Join us for a 2 course lunch and enjoy all the great rock’n’roll chart hits as featured in the box office smash hit London Show ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ Kim & Ricky will make you ‘rock till you drop’ with a magical blend of popular chart hits from the 1950’s and early 1960’s made famous by Buddy Holly, Elvis, Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, The Ronnettes, Cliff Richard, Bill Haley and his comets, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis and Dion & The Belmonts to name but a few… Book now for a great afternoon of entertainment!

Music Genres: Rock & Roll
Adults: £35 per person

Children 3-12 yrs £15.00

Infants 0-3yrs £0.00

Christmas Yule Tide – Sunday 10th December 2023

🎅Jump Into Christmas With A Survivor’s Story 🎅
🫶In Aid Of Supporting Survivor’s of Domestic Abuse 🫶

ADULTS ARE 50P ENTRY

CHILDREN ARE FREE

🎅Come and see Santa for £3 per child! 🎅

Tons of stalls available!

🎅 All to get into the spirit of Christmas 🎅

– A Survivor’s Story CIC will have a Toy Donation Station – where you can donate a brand new toy to be delivered to a refuge for children who will have nothing this Christmas!

Birthday and Celebrations

Celebrate in style with our exclusive birthday and celebrations package!

Package includes:

  • Private room hire
  • Private bar
  • Buffet with a wide variety of dishes
  • DJ playing the latest hits
  • Spacious dancefloor to let loose and have fun
  • Banqueting tables and chairs for comfort
  • White linen tablecloths and napkins for an elegant touch
  • Dedicated event host to ensure a smooth party experience

All this for just £2800 based on 80 guests!

Book now and create unforgettable memories at your next celebration.

So what are you waiting for? Book your birthday or celebrations package today!

Call 01622 528565 Option 3, Option 2

Email events@mercuremaidstone.co.uk

Wedding Showcase – Sunday 21st January 2024

Join us for the First Mercure Maidstone Wedding Showcase

Enjoy prosecco and Canapes While you meet with some of Kents Finest Wedding suppliers !

Meet with our inhouse Wedding team to discuss your plans for your big day and we can give you a tour of our amazing hotel!

10:30 – 14:30

The Paint Club – Thursday 8th February 2024

Expert instruction from a professional artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process, giving you the skills and confidence to explore your creative side.

So come and join us at The Paint Club and have a great time!

Valentines Cookie Class with The Little Cookie Kitchen – Saturday 10th February 2024

Join us for a bit of Valentines cookie fun, and learn a few royal icing skills along the way!

Whether you’re looking for an introduction to royal icing cookie decorating, a couples activity to celebrate, or want to have a bit of galentines fun with friends, this is the class for you!

I’ll walk you through different techniques and tips on how to outline, flood and detail some of my favourite cookie designs with my weapon of choice – royal icing!

Bingo Loco – Saturday 24th February 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Mothers Day Cookie Class with The Little Cookie Kitchen – Saturday 9th March 2024

Join us for a bit of floral cookie fun, and learn a few royal icing skills along the way!

Whether you’re looking for an introduction to royal icing cookie decorating, a couples activity to celebrate, or want to have a bit of galentines fun with friends, this is the class for you! I’ll walk you through different techniques and tips on how to outline, flood and detail some of my favourite cookie designs with my weapon of choice – royal icing!

Easter Cookie Class with The Little Cookie Kitchen – Friday 29th March 2024

Join us for a bit of Easter cookie fun, and learn a few royal icing skills along the way!

Whether you’re looking for an introduction to royal icing cookie decorating, a couples activity to celebrate, or want to have a bit of galentines fun with friends, this is the class for you! I’ll walk you through different techniques and tips on how to outline, flood and detail some of my favourite cookie designs with my weapon of choice – royal icing!

Dreamboats and Petticoats – Sunday 14th April 2024

Join us for a 2 course lunch and enjoy all the great rock’n’roll chart hits as featured in the box office smash hit London Show ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ Kim & Ricky will make you ‘rock till you drop’ with a magical blend of popular chart hits from the 1950’s and early 1960’s made famous by Buddy Holly, Elvis, Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, The Ronnettes, Cliff Richard, Bill Haley and his comets, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis and Dion & The Belmonts to name but a few…

Book now for a great afternoon of entertainment!

The Paint Club – Thursday 18th April 2024

Expert instruction from a professional artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process, giving you the skills and confidence to explore your creative side. So come and join us at The Paint Club and have a great time!

Bingo Loco – Saturday 27th April 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Wedding Fair – Sunday 19th May 2024

Join us for the Mercure Maidstone Wedding Showcase

Enjoy prosecco and Canapes While you meet with some of Kents Finest Wedding suppliers !

Meet with our inhouse Wedding team to discuss your plans for your big day and we can give you a tour of our amazing hotel!

10:30 – 14:30

Bingo Loco – Sunday 26th May 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Paranormal & Psychic Event with Celebrity Psychic – Friday 31st May 2024

Experience an Unforgettable Night of Paranormal Investigations & Psychic Mediumship with Celebrity Psychic Marcus Starr at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.

Step into the extraordinary as Marcus takes the stage, conducting captivating Paranormal Investigations and channeling messages from the spirit world to the physical realm, connecting you with your long-lost loved ones.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with the renowned psychic medium, Marcus Starr, as he guides you through an immersive adventure of the paranormal and psychic mediumship. Picture yourself catching a glimpse of a mysterious figure, enjoying a cigar, only to vanish into thin air. Witness doors opening and closing on their own, filling the atmosphere with an undeniable sense of wonder and intrigue.

Unleash your own spiritual investigations as you consult the spirit board, tarot cards, crystal ball, or pendulum in search of answers. Will the revelations bring you comfort or ignite even deeper questions?

A word of caution: Marcus’s psychic messages may sometimes be unsettling. This experience is not intended for the faint of heart. Only those brave enough to immerse themselves in this chillingly enchanting world should step forward.

If you’re feeling brave, come along and bring a friend – living or otherwise…

Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity for an evening of spine-tingling excitement and mystical discoveries. Reserve your tickets now before they vanish into thin air.

Over 18’s and for entertainment purposes only.

The Paint Club – Thursday 06th June 2024

Expert instruction from a professional artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process, giving you the skills and confidence to explore your creative side. So come and join us at The Paint Club and have a great time!

The Skatonics – Friday 07th June 2024

THE SKATONICS came crashing onto the scene in 2007, & since then have performed to the ever growing enthusiastic Ska followers at venues and festivals across the UK & Europe.Blending classic Trojan Ska alongside an impressive catalogue of Two Tone covers from the likes of The Specials, Madness, Bad Manners, The Selecter and more will have you on your feet all night.

Bingo Loco – Saturday 27th July 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Wedding Fair – Sunday 8th September 2024

Join us for the Mercure Maidstone Wedding Showcase

Enjoy prosecco and Canapes While you meet with some of Kents Finest Wedding suppliers !

Meet with our inhouse Wedding team to discuss your plans for your big day and we can give you a tour of our amazing hotel!

10:30 – 14:30

Bingo Loco – Saturday 28th September 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Winter Wedding fair – Sunday 3rd November 2024

Join us for the First Mercure Maidstone Winter Wedding Showcase

Enjoy prosecco and Canapes While you meet with some of Kents Finest Wedding suppliers !

Meet with our inhouse Wedding team to discuss your plans for your big day and we can give you a tour of our amazing hotel!

10:30 – 14:30

Bingo Loco – Saturday 16th November 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Bingo Loco – Saturday 28th December 2024

CRAZY PRIZES – RAVE ROUNDS – DANCE OFFS – LIP SYNC BATTLES – 90’S & 00’S TUNES

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle

As the crow flies, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is less than 1 mile from Leeds Castle!

Celebrating over 900 years of history and hosting a wealth of activities including falconry displays and tours over the summer months; it is the perfect day out for the whole family!

Find out about Henry VIII and when he used the castle as a home for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon or imagine how different the castle would have been during World War II when it was used as a hospital!

Leeds Castle is also home to a unique collection of historic dog collars and is the largest of its kind on public display in the world!

Leeds Castle is a 2 minute drive or a 20 minute walk from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.

Biddenden Vineyards

Biddenden Vineyards

Kent’s oldest family-run vineyard is run by Julian Barnes, his wife Sally and son Tom.

It spans 23 acres of south-facing slopes located in a sheltered valley outside the beautiful village of Biddenden, with 11 different grape varieties producing white, rosé, red and sparkling wines.

Located 13 miles from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel; just less than half an hour by car!

Chapel Down

Chapel Down Vineyard

Chapel Down boasts more than 100 acres of vineyards and produces a range of sparkling and still wines.

Near Tenterden, the vineyard is one of the best known in the county and UK and it supplies big names such as Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver as well as famous institutions including the Royal Opera House, the Turner Contemporary and No. 10 Downing Street.

Managing director Mark Harvey says: “We believe our Kit’s Coty vineyard on the North Downs of Kent is the finest vineyard in England”.

Located 16 miles from Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.