Aylesford is a village and civil parish on the River Medway in Kent, England, 4 miles northwest of Maidstone.

Originally a small riverside settlement, the old village comprises around 60 houses, many of which were formerly shops. Two pubs, a village shop and other amenities including a hairdresser, estate agent, two restaurants, a chiropodist and a coffee shop are located on the high street. Aylesford’s current population is around 5,000.^{[citation needed]}