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
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
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
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Malmains Manor
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Hoptons Manor
Manor houses · 0.9 km
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 village in Kent, located in South East England, with a population of 688. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 688
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dover and Deal
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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
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📷 5Watermills · South East England
Crabble Corn Mill
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📷 5Forts · South East England
Harbour Battery
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Nemo Down
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📷 5Parks · South East England
Samphire Hoe Country Park
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📷 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
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📷 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
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📷 5Castles · South East England
Citadel Battery
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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
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📷 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
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Arch Across River
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Gorse
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Outdoor Stage
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📷 5Museums · South East England
River, Kent
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📷 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
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📷 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
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Chequers Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Black Horse Farm
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📷 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
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Samuel Peto
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Swingate Inn, Namaste Curry House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Black Robin Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Hart Inn
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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.