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Our top 10 pub beer gardens to enjoy the Maidstone, Weald and Malling sun

As temperatures reach 20 degrees in Maidstone, Malling and the Weald here's our team's top 10 favourite pub beer gardens.

1) The Bull, Linton Hill, Linton

This gastropub has stunning views across the High Weald.

The Bull Inn, Linton Hill. Picture: The Bull Inn
The Bull Inn, Linton Hill. Picture: The Bull Inn

2) Chequers Inn, Old Loose Hill, Maidstone

Situated near a shallow stream in the Loose Valley.

The Chequers Inn, Loose. Picture: The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn, Loose. Picture: The Chequers Inn

3) The Brenchley, Jubilee Square, Maidstone

Perfect for an after work beverage in Maidstone town centre.

The Brenchley in Maidstone town centre. Picture: Google
The Brenchley in Maidstone town centre. Picture: Google

4) The Malta Inn, Lucks Lane, Sandling

Enjoy a drink on the banks of the Medway and watch the boats go by.

Malta Inn. Picture: Pictures of England
Malta Inn. Picture: Pictures of England

5) Oak on the Green, Bearsted Green, Maidstone

Enjoy the view of Bearsted Green at this up-market gastropub.

Oak on the Green in Bearsted. Picture: Google
Oak on the Green in Bearsted. Picture: Google

6) The Black Horse Inn, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham

The 18th century converted barn was mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

The Black Horse Inn at Thurham. Picture: Google
The Black Horse Inn at Thurham. Picture: Google

7) The Horseshoes, Dean Street, East Farleigh

Have a bite to eat while watching horses graze at the nearby stables.

The Horseshoes in East Farleigh. Picture: Google
The Horseshoes in East Farleigh. Picture: Google

8) Brookers Oast, off Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood

Located near The Hop Farm, Brookers Oast offers a range of cut-price food and drinks.

Brookers Oast, near Paddock Wood. Picture: Google
Brookers Oast, near Paddock Wood. Picture: Google

9) The North Pole, Red Hill, Wateringbury

The gastropub's garden has recently been upgraded.

The North Pole near Wateringbury. Picture: Google
The North Pole near Wateringbury. Picture: Google

10) The George & Dragon, The Street, Ightham

Perfect for a pint and bite after a day out at nearby Ightham Mote.

The George and Dragon. Picture: Shepherd Neame
The George and Dragon. Picture: Shepherd Neame

Fancy going further afield? Click here for our list of Kent's best beer gardens.

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