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PHOTOS OF 2019 PAINTING OUT DAYS WILL APPEAR UNDER THE 'NEWS' HEADING
First painting out day this year on 14 May at The Walled Nursery at Hawkhurst. A wonderful sunny day.
Monday 20 May, Belmont House
Address: Belmont, Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH
Views: Historic House and gardens. Hopefully the wisteria will be in full bloom. Website. www.belmont-house.org
Directions: From Maidstone take A249 and M2 to Faversham. Take exit 6 from M2 Continue on Ashford road A251 towards Ashford. Turn right onto Old Badgins Road. At 'T' junction turn left on to Parsonage Stocks Road. Bear right on to Throwley Road and on to Belmont House.
Facilities: car park, toilets. Tea and coffee may be available
Cost: £4
Address: Belmont, Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0HH
Views: Historic House and gardens. Hopefully the wisteria will be in full bloom. Website. www.belmont-house.org
Directions: From Maidstone take A249 and M2 to Faversham. Take exit 6 from M2 Continue on Ashford road A251 towards Ashford. Turn right onto Old Badgins Road. At 'T' junction turn left on to Parsonage Stocks Road. Bear right on to Throwley Road and on to Belmont House.
Facilities: car park, toilets. Tea and coffee may be available
Cost: £4
Monday 3 June, Parsonage Oasts, Yalding
Address: Parsonage Oasts, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6SG
Views: A lovely NGS garden, on a bank of The River Medway, surrounding a typical oast house.
Directions: 6 miles SW of Maidstone. On B2162 between Yalding village and station, turn off at Anchor PH over canal bridge, continue 150 yds up lane. House and car park on left. Please car share as parking may be limited.
Facilities: Toilet available
Cost: Charitable Contribution
Address: Parsonage Oasts, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6SG
Views: A lovely NGS garden, on a bank of The River Medway, surrounding a typical oast house.
Directions: 6 miles SW of Maidstone. On B2162 between Yalding village and station, turn off at Anchor PH over canal bridge, continue 150 yds up lane. House and car park on left. Please car share as parking may be limited.
Facilities: Toilet available
Cost: Charitable Contribution
Tuesday 25 June, Saddlers, Doddington
Address: Saddlers, The Street, Doddington, Kent ME9 0BH
Views: Interesting and delightful NGS Garden
Directions: Take A20 Ashford Road, east from Maidstone towards Lenham. At Lenham crossroads, turn left into Faversham Road, signed Doddington. Continue approx. four miles into The Street, Doddington. Saddlers is on the right just before Chequers Inn.
Facilities: Parking some on site or on the Street, quiet road. Toilet.
Cost: Charitable Contribution.
Address: Saddlers, The Street, Doddington, Kent ME9 0BH
Views: Interesting and delightful NGS Garden
Directions: Take A20 Ashford Road, east from Maidstone towards Lenham. At Lenham crossroads, turn left into Faversham Road, signed Doddington. Continue approx. four miles into The Street, Doddington. Saddlers is on the right just before Chequers Inn.
Facilities: Parking some on site or on the Street, quiet road. Toilet.
Cost: Charitable Contribution.
Monday 8th July, Crisbrook Watermill
Address: Crisbrook Mill, Hayle Mill Road, Maidstone, ME15 6XR
Views: Impressive working water mill with mill pond set in lovely gardens.
Directions: From Maidstone take A229 (Upper Stone Street) towards Loose. Turn right into Armstrong Road, across roundabout into Quarry Road and Courtney Road. Turn right and continue in Courtney Road. Turn left into Old Tovil Road. Just after dip, turn left (signed Kent Fire & Rescue Service HQ) and then first left into Cave Hill. Continue into Hayle Mill Road, Crisbrook Mill on right. Alternatively approach from other direction via Cripple Street (off Loose Road) but not recommended as section of Hayle Mill Road very narrow.
Facilities: Toilet, limited parking so please arrange to car share. For this reason we are restricting this event to members only please.
Cost: Charitable Contribution
Address: Crisbrook Mill, Hayle Mill Road, Maidstone, ME15 6XR
Views: Impressive working water mill with mill pond set in lovely gardens.
Directions: From Maidstone take A229 (Upper Stone Street) towards Loose. Turn right into Armstrong Road, across roundabout into Quarry Road and Courtney Road. Turn right and continue in Courtney Road. Turn left into Old Tovil Road. Just after dip, turn left (signed Kent Fire & Rescue Service HQ) and then first left into Cave Hill. Continue into Hayle Mill Road, Crisbrook Mill on right. Alternatively approach from other direction via Cripple Street (off Loose Road) but not recommended as section of Hayle Mill Road very narrow.
Facilities: Toilet, limited parking so please arrange to car share. For this reason we are restricting this event to members only please.
Cost: Charitable Contribution
Tuesday 16th July, Quex Park (Powell-Cotton Museum House and Garden)
Address: Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington on Sea, CT7 0BH
Views: 10 acre gardens, historic house and natural history museum. Exhibits of stuffed animals in natural surroundings. to draw in museum or house use only dry materials pencil or pen. Recommend viewing their website: www.quexpark.co.uk
Directions: Take M2 to Margate, follow signs to Margate. As entering Birchington the museum is clearly sign posted alongside All Saints Church. Turn right into Park Lane following directions to Acol. Quex entrance is half mile on the left.
Facilities: car park, toilet, café. Picnics in park welcome.
Cost: Museum house + garden £8.95 Seniors £6.50. Gardens only £4.95 Seniors £3.50
Address: Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington on Sea, CT7 0BH
Views: 10 acre gardens, historic house and natural history museum. Exhibits of stuffed animals in natural surroundings. to draw in museum or house use only dry materials pencil or pen. Recommend viewing their website: www.quexpark.co.uk
Directions: Take M2 to Margate, follow signs to Margate. As entering Birchington the museum is clearly sign posted alongside All Saints Church. Turn right into Park Lane following directions to Acol. Quex entrance is half mile on the left.
Facilities: car park, toilet, café. Picnics in park welcome.
Cost: Museum house + garden £8.95 Seniors £6.50. Gardens only £4.95 Seniors £3.50
Monday 29th July, Standard Quay, Faversham
Address: Standard Quay, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BS
Views: Moored boats, river views, very old timber barns and other buildings etc.
Directions: Take A249, Sittingbourne Road, Detling Hill from Maidstone. As approach M2, keep to left and take slip road signed M2, Canterbury. At first junction (J6) take slip road signed Faversham and the turn left on A251 signed Faversham. Continue and cross over new roundabout and on to A2. Turn left and first right into The Mall and then bear left. Continue and pass under railway bridge and bear right. Continue pass Railway Station and take first left. Continue, pass Tesco and bear right into Court Street. Continue into Abbey Street. At end, turn left into Standard Quay and park at end of site beyond “White House”.
Facilities: Free parking arranged and toilet in café - suggest buying food/drinks!
Cost: Free
Address: Standard Quay, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BS
Views: Moored boats, river views, very old timber barns and other buildings etc.
Directions: Take A249, Sittingbourne Road, Detling Hill from Maidstone. As approach M2, keep to left and take slip road signed M2, Canterbury. At first junction (J6) take slip road signed Faversham and the turn left on A251 signed Faversham. Continue and cross over new roundabout and on to A2. Turn left and first right into The Mall and then bear left. Continue and pass under railway bridge and bear right. Continue pass Railway Station and take first left. Continue, pass Tesco and bear right into Court Street. Continue into Abbey Street. At end, turn left into Standard Quay and park at end of site beyond “White House”.
Facilities: Free parking arranged and toilet in café - suggest buying food/drinks!
Cost: Free
Monday 12th August, Allington Lock
Address: Allington Lock, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LU
Views: Lock, moored boats, river views etc.
Directions: Take A20 London Road from Maidstone. Turn right into Castle Road and pass by Mid Kent Shopping Centre. Continue down road turning sharp at left at Allington Castle gates. Continue to Lock. Stop at Barrier. Pay £4.00 parking fee at Lock keepers cottage. Barrier(s) will be raised. Continue to small riverside car park. Be aware that the car park at Malta Inn is now monitored with cameras and should not be used for general parking.
Facilities: Toilet available.
Cost: £4.00 parking
Address: Allington Lock, Allington, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LU
Views: Lock, moored boats, river views etc.
Directions: Take A20 London Road from Maidstone. Turn right into Castle Road and pass by Mid Kent Shopping Centre. Continue down road turning sharp at left at Allington Castle gates. Continue to Lock. Stop at Barrier. Pay £4.00 parking fee at Lock keepers cottage. Barrier(s) will be raised. Continue to small riverside car park. Be aware that the car park at Malta Inn is now monitored with cameras and should not be used for general parking.
Facilities: Toilet available.
Cost: £4.00 parking
Wednesday 21st August, Willesborough Windmill
Address: Willesborough Windmill, Mill Lane, Ashford TN24 0QG Sat Nav use TN24 0LG
Views: 150 year old beautifully restored working windmill in open setting. See their website.
Directions: From Maidstone take M20 towards Ashford. Leave Motorway at Junction 10 and take 5th exit, A292 towards Ashford. Pass access slip road to Motorway and then take first turning on right, Lees Road. Turn left into Cornes Close and on to Windmill Car Park. For disabled parking, continue on A292 and take second turning on right, Mill Lane. Parking adjacent to Mill.
Facilities: Car park and toilet. Café open in the afternoon
Cost: Charitable contribution
Address: Willesborough Windmill, Mill Lane, Ashford TN24 0QG Sat Nav use TN24 0LG
Views: 150 year old beautifully restored working windmill in open setting. See their website.
Directions: From Maidstone take M20 towards Ashford. Leave Motorway at Junction 10 and take 5th exit, A292 towards Ashford. Pass access slip road to Motorway and then take first turning on right, Lees Road. Turn left into Cornes Close and on to Windmill Car Park. For disabled parking, continue on A292 and take second turning on right, Mill Lane. Parking adjacent to Mill.
Facilities: Car park and toilet. Café open in the afternoon
Cost: Charitable contribution
Tuesday, 27 August, Fairview Barn, Broomfield
Address: Fairview Barn, Broomfield Road, Broomfield ME17 1PS
Views: Grade II Listed 18th Century barn with formal and informal gardens. Adjacent oast houses and a short walk to St Margaret's Church.
Directions: Take A20 towards Ashford and pass M20 J8 access and pass twin roundabouts at great Danes Hotel and turning to Leeds Castle. Continue on A20 and take 1st turning on right into Broomfield Road. After approx 2/3 mile and 200/300 yards beyond Church, Fairview Barn is on the left signed 'MAS'. Park as directed.
Facilities: Toilet (upstairs only) and car parking. Car share appreciated.
Cost: Free
Address: Fairview Barn, Broomfield Road, Broomfield ME17 1PS
Views: Grade II Listed 18th Century barn with formal and informal gardens. Adjacent oast houses and a short walk to St Margaret's Church.
Directions: Take A20 towards Ashford and pass M20 J8 access and pass twin roundabouts at great Danes Hotel and turning to Leeds Castle. Continue on A20 and take 1st turning on right into Broomfield Road. After approx 2/3 mile and 200/300 yards beyond Church, Fairview Barn is on the left signed 'MAS'. Park as directed.
Facilities: Toilet (upstairs only) and car parking. Car share appreciated.
Cost: Free
Monday, 2 September, Teston Bridge Country Park
Address: River and countryside views sometimes with sheep/cattle, Teston bridge, railway crossing.
Directions: Follow A26 Tonbridge Road from Maidstone. Turn left towards Teston on B2163, cross the rail lines and turn right into the car park.
Facilities: Car park and toilets. Plenty of space for picnics.
Cost: £1.30 for car park
Address: River and countryside views sometimes with sheep/cattle, Teston bridge, railway crossing.
Directions: Follow A26 Tonbridge Road from Maidstone. Turn left towards Teston on B2163, cross the rail lines and turn right into the car park.
Facilities: Car park and toilets. Plenty of space for picnics.
Cost: £1.30 for car park
- All venues have parking and toilet facilities unless stated.
- Times are from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm unless otherwise stated.
- Where weather forecast is poor, visits may be cancelled.
- Entry fee or charitable contribution is advised
- Guest fee of £3.00 per person per day for non-members of Maidstone Art Society
Painting Out Days - 2018
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Donald King at Whitstable Castle - our last outdoors fixture this year - above - on 10 September
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Whitstable Castle gardens (below) Front entrance to building
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Members painting by Godinton lake - 16 July
Terry and Dee at Godinton House |
Godinton House - left and above - Diane, Alison, Linda and Jan (left-right)
Further view at Godinton below 
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Bearsted Green by George Wright |
Ford Place - 7 August |
Westenhanger Castle
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Marjorie, Sheila and Dorothy at Westenhanger
Ann, Jan and Gill at Westenhanger
Painting by George Wright at Lower Halstow - 20 June |
Kate at Westenhanger
25 June at Kent Rural Life |
2016
Our last painting out day was on 7th September at 'The Croft', Detling.
The weather was fabulous and 16 people attended. See you all next year!!!
The weather was fabulous and 16 people attended. See you all next year!!!
25 August - Lower Halstow
Brian Howe
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Drawing by Brian Howe
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Painting by Terry Longhurst
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Above: 25 July at The Buttercups Goat Sanctuary, Boughton Monchelsea
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19th July Lenham tithe barn (and village)
This was one of the hottest days of the year and most of us ended up under the shade of a large chestnut tree. Unfortunately the pond was fenced because of a wedding taking place in the barn a few days later. |
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7th July Tenterden Railway (Kent and East Sussex Railway) Above: Dee, George, Marjorie and Sue
Below: Terry Longhurst
Below: Terry Longhurst
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Above: 29 June Upnor Castle Painting above by Ann Thompson
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