On Licence

Maidstone Museum And Bentlif Art Gallery

Licence summary from On Licence, 1 October 2026

Premises
Maidstone Museum And Bentlif Art Gallery
Address
Maidstone Corporation Museum St Faiths Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1LH
Licence
Premises licence, 22/00425/LAPDPS
Status
In force (register: Issued)
Issued
16 March 2022
Licensing authority
Maidstone Borough Council

What the licence permits

Opening hours on the licence
Mon to Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-16:00
Plays
Every day 00:00-23:59
Films
Every day 00:00-23:59
Live music
Every day 00:00-23:59
Recorded music
Every day 00:00-23:59
Performances of dance
Every day 00:00-23:59
Anything similar to E, F, or G
Every day 00:00-23:59
Sale or Supply of Alcohol
Every day 00:00-23:59
Late Night Refreshment
Every day 23:00-05:00
Opening Hours (Non-standard)
Permitted (hours not listed)
Licence conditions (7)
  1. There will be adequate numbers of staff on duty at all events to ensure the safety and security of those attending and working at the event.
  2. All staff will be trained in their relevant responsibilities and records of that training will be retained.
  3. CCTV will be operational at all times the Museum is open to the public and/or any private event. Images will be retained for 31 days and will be made available to any Police Officer or Local Authority Licensing Officer upon request.
  4. Additional Security will be provided to support museum staff at evening events.
  5. Each pre booked or evening event shall be assessed for risk and appropriate measures (such as additional stewarding) put in place.
  6. Noise levels, especially during evening events will be monitored to prevent nuisance to those living or working nearby.
  7. A 'Challenge 25' policy will be adopted where anyone who is attempting to purchase alcohol and who appears to be under the age of 25 will be asked to provide photographic identification.

Licensed hours are the most a premises may open or trade under its licence, not its actual opening times.

Compiled from Maidstone Borough Council's public licensing register. The council's register is the authoritative record. https://onlicence.uk/premises/maidstone-museum-and-bentlif-art-gallery-me14-8cda667522