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✈️How to get to Maid of Stone
Planning your trip to Maid of Stone? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: London Southend Airport (SEN), about 35 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 52 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 49 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Southend-on-Sea, Essex or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Mote Park (Maid of Stone)
Accommodation near the Maid of Stone site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Southend-on-Sea, Essex, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Maid of Stone 2026 weather
Weather in Mote Park in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 44% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 23° / 16° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 24° / 16° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Rain | 20° / 14° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Maid of Stone
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Maid of Stone. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Southend-on-Sea, Essex and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Maid of Stone 2026: Rock Festival at Mote Park in Maidstone
Maid of Stone stands as a major gathering for the British rock scene. Organized at Mote Park in Maidstone from July 17 to 19, 2026, this festival celebrates powerful guitars and classic rock heritage in a verdant natural setting. Three days to explore the multiple facets of rock, from hard rock to country rock and heavy metal.
The 2026 lineup brings together legends like Saxon, pioneers of NWOBHM, alongside DANKO JONES and A Thousand Horses. The Wildhearts complete this bill with their energetic punk rock approach.
Beyond classic rock, the festival explores hard rock, heavy metal, and blues rock, creating a rich sonic palette. Touches of country, southern rock, glam metal, and roots rock enrich this lineup, celebrating all nuances of Anglo-Saxon rock.
From July 17 to 19, 2026, Mote Park becomes the temple of British rock. Three days to discover a lineup honoring rock heritage and celebrating the riffs that defined generations of musicians.
