Maidstone's Eco Hub
Join us for Maidstone’s annual Eco Hub – a pop-up information centre packed with inspiration, advice, giveaways and activities to help you live more sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint. Discover local opportunities to support the environment, enjoy free eco-crafts, take part in talks and walks, and spin the wheel to win sustainable prizes for your home and garden! Last year residents asked us to trial the Eco Hub in different locations, so we have taken this onboard and will be delivering events in different spaces within Maidstone.
Green Homes Bearsted
Saturday 18 October | 2pm
Madginford Hall, Egremont Rd, ME15 8LH
Thinking about making your home more energy efficient? Join the Green Home Safari!
Explore real homes in Bearsted that have undergone sustainability upgrades — from solar panels and heat pumps to insulation and more.
Register free: Registration for Green Homes: Bearsted 2025
Maidstone's Eco Hub 2025 events
Friday 24 October | 10am – 5pm
Creative Maidstone – Arts Hub 2–4 Granada House, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JR
Drop-in Info & Advice Stalls:
· Maidstone CAN – Join your local Climate Action Network
· Recycling Advice & Support – With MBC Environmental Services
· Energy, Welfare & Cost of Living Support – With MBC Communities Team
· South East Water – Save water and reduce your bills
· Solar Together – Learn about Kent’s solar and battery group-buying scheme
· Thermal Camera Demo – See how heat escapes from your home
10am – 12pm – Plastic Bottle Fish Upcycling Creative craft activity using recycled materials – fun for all ages!
2pm – 4pm – Design Our Recycling Truck Art competition open to all ages. Maidstone residents only are eligible to enter for a chance to win a £250 prize!
Monday 27 October | 2pm – 5pm
Creative Maidstone – Arts Hub 2–4 Granada House, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JR
Drop-in Info & Advice Stalls:
· Maidstone CAN – Get involved in local climate action
· South East Water – Water-saving tips and support
· Energy, Welfare & Cost of Living Support – With MBC Communities Team
· Thermal Camera Demo – Try it out and learn how it can help at home
2pm – 5pm – Design Our Recycling Truck Art competition open to all ages. Maidstone residents only are eligible to enter for a chance to win a £250 prize!
Tuesday 28 October | 10am – 5pm
Creative Maidstone – Arts Hub 2–4 Granada House, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JR
Drop-in Info & Advice Stalls:
· Maidstone CAN – Local climate action opportunities
· South East Water – Water-saving advice
· Mid Kent College – Green career advice
· Thermly – Green tech options for your home
· Solar Together – Solar and battery group-buying scheme
· Energy, Welfare & Cost of Living Support – With MBC Communities Team
· Thermal Camera Demo – See how your home holds heat
10am – 12pm – Make a Bird Feeder Craft activity for all ages – help support local wildlife!
12:30pm – 1:00pm – Wellbeing & Wildlife River Walk Join One Maidstone’s Business Crime Manager for a guided, accessible walk along the River Medway. Learn about river safety and local wildlife. Meet at the Eco Hub venue on Gabriel's Walk at 12:20pm
2pm – 5pm – Design Our Recycling Truck Art competition open to all ages. Maidstone residents only are eligible to enter for a chance to win a £250 prize!
Wednesday 29 October | 10am – 12pm
Creative Maidstone – Arts Hub 2–4 Granada House, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JR
Drop-in Info & Advice Stalls:
· Recycling Advice & Support – With MBC Environmental Services
· Energy, Welfare & Cost of Living Support – With MBC Communities Team
· Maidstone CAN – Join the Climate Action Network
· South East Water – Save water and lower your bills
· Solar Together – Learn about Kent’s solar scheme
· Thermal Camera Demo – Try it out and get energy-saving tips
10am – 12pm – Design Our Recycling Truck Art competition open to all ages. Maidstone residents only are eligible to enter for a chance to win a £250 prize!
Sunday 9 November | 10am – 4pm
Mote Park Education Space Next to the café and playground, Maidstone (///What.Three.Words)
Join us for a special Eco Hub event in the heart of Mote Park! Enjoy a full day of free, family-friendly activities and discover how you can live more sustainably while supporting local wildlife and the environment.
All-Day Free Craft Activities – Open to all ages:
· Make a Bird Feeder – Support garden wildlife
· Make a Bug Hotel – Upcycling fun for pollinators
· Poppy Seed-paper Poppy – A special Remembrance Sunday craft
· Design Our Recycling Truck – Art competition open to all ages (Maidstone residents only eligible to win a £250 prize)
Drop-in Info & Advice Stalls:
· Maidstone CAN – Get involved in your local Climate Action Network
· Thermly – Green tech advice for your home
· South East Water – Save water and reduce your bills
· Thermal Camera Demo – See how your home holds heat
· Cleaning with Meaning – Eco-friendly cleaning tips and tricks
· And more to be confirmed!
Home Efficiency Giveaways
Saturday 1 November – Sunday 26 November
Fusion Healthy Living Centre
2 & 3 Cobb Way, Parkwood, Maidstone ME15 9XF
Trinity Church
Trinity Church 20 Church St, Maidstone ME14 1LY
Maidstone Community Support Centre
39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HH
If you require further information about any of these events or giveaways, please get in touch:
Email: ClimateAndBiodiversity@Maidstone.gov.uk
Telephone: 01622 602561