Towns & cities · South East England
Alkham
Alkham — village and civil parish in Kent, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsney · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alkham, the nearest railway station is Kearsney, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Alkham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 688 people. Address: CT15. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Kent, UK". Coordinates: 51.1347°, 1.2211°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alkham is a village and civil parish in the Dover district of Kent, England, about five miles west of Dover. Within the parish are the settlements of Chalksole and Ewell Minnis; the parish population was 691 people (2001 census), reducing slightly to 688 at the 2011 Census. Alkham's Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Anthony. The former Wesleyan chapel on Slip Lane is now a private residence. The parishes of Alkham and River form the River ward in the Dover local government district.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1347, 1.2211
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Alkham
- Postcode
- CT15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Population
- 688
- Nearest railway station
- Kearsney — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q578630 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alkham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alkham village hall.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Anthony the Martyr
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Malmains Manor
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Hoptons Manor
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Greenhill Glamping
Campsites · 0.9 km
Hougham Without
Vineyards · 1.7 km
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton
Abbeys & priories · 2.2 km
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton
Cathedrals · 2.2 km
Hougham
Villages · 2.2 km
St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne
Historic churches · 2.2 km
St Peter's Church, Swingfield
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Swingfield
Villages · 2.6 km
Little Satmar
Campsites · 2.9 km
Alkham is a town in Kent, located in the South East England region. Visitors can explore the historic St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton and enjoy the natural beauty of Samphire Hoe Country Park. The area also offers opportunities to walk through Nemo Down and discover the heritage of Crabble Mill.
At a glance
- Population
- 688
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Alkham
38 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Alkham →
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Anthony the Martyr
Church of St Anthony the Martyr — church in Alkham, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Crabble Corn Mill
Crabble Corn Mill — museum in Dover, England, UK.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Crabble Corn Mill
Crabble Corn Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forts · South East England
Harbour Battery
Harbour Battery is a fort in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Nemo Down
Nemo Down is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Parks · South East England
Samphire Hoe Country Park
Samphire Hoe Country Park — English country park.
📷 5★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton — abbey in Hougham Without, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Cathedrals · South East England
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Knights Templar Church
Knights Templar Church — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
Women's Land Army Museum
Women's Land Army Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Citadel Battery
Citadel Battery — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic churches · South East England
St Peter's Church, Swingfield
St Peter's Church, Swingfield — a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Malmains Manor
Malmains Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Hoptons Manor
Hoptons Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Coldred Manor
Coldred Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge In The Grounds Of Kearsney Abbey
Bridge In The Grounds Of Kearsney Abbey — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · South East England
Crabble Mill
Crabble Mill — Grade II* listed building-listed watermill in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
War Memorial in the Churchyard of Church of St Lawrence
War Memorial in the Churchyard of Church of St Lawrence — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Arch Across River
Arch Across River — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Gorse
Gorse — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Outdoor Stage
Outdoor Stage — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South East England
River, Kent
River, Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Anthony the Martyr
Church of St Anthony the Martyr — church in Alkham, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Malmains Manor
Malmains Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Hoptons Manor
Hoptons Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Greenhill Glamping
Greenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Vineyards · South East England
Hougham Without
Hougham Without — a UK vineyard in england south east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South East England
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton
St Radegund's Abbey, Poulton — abbey in Hougham Without, Kent, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Alkham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Greenhill Glamping
Greenhill Glamping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat
Hoad Meadow Alpaca Retreat — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Chequers Caravan Park
Chequers Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Black Horse Farm
Black Horse Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Folkstone Camping and Caravan Club Site
Folkstone Camping and Caravan Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Martello Public House
The Martello Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Samuel Peto
The Samuel Peto in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: indian.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Black Robin Public House
Black Robin Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alkham?
- Alkham is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15), in the parish of Alkham.
- What is Alkham?
- Alkham — village and civil parish in Kent, UK.
- How do I get to Alkham?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsney, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15.
- Is Alkham a protected site?
- Yes — Alkham is part of the Alkham, Lydden and Swingfield Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alkham free to visit?
- Yes, Alkham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alkham?
- The nearest railway station is Kearsney, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15.