Maidstone is a large town in Kent, popular amongst shoppers due to its status as one of the top five shopping centres in the south east of England. Maidstone is home to several radio stations, theatres, and a television studio. Maidstone's rugby club is one of the oldest in the country. Other sport clubs involve a sailing club, Maidstone also has a rowing club, a martial arts school, a tennis club, an athletics club, an American football team, and a basketball club.