The guided walk is approximately 1 miles, approximately 1 hour and includes stairs.
Tours are aimed at those with an interest in both historical events and storytelling.
Free Tour
7pm – Short evening walk telling the story of “Prisoner Executions in Maidstone”
£0.00
45min to 1 hour evening walk telling the story of Maidstone Prison and those unfortunate enough to be sentenced to hang by the neck until dead.
Captivating stories, history on your doorstep, a unique experience that combines education and entertainment. StepIntoThePast was setup to tell the history of Maidstone in a fascinating walking tour which lasts around an hour. This is a completely ‘FREE’ tour however, if you feel the need to tip your tour guide at the end of the walk, that is completely up to you.
Walk Highlights;
Where – the brutal murders took place.
What – lead to such despicable crimes
Why – convicts deserved the hangmen loose.
How – prisoners were executed.
Stories
The first recoded trial in England.
Frances Kidder – A child killer
Thomas Wells – A murderer at just 18 years old
Reggie Kray – A viscous gang land killer of the 1960s
The Swing Riots of 1830
Young John Bell – hung aged just 14
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