Castles · South East England
Chilham Castle
In or near Chilham.
Chilham Castle — castle in england south east.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham · 1.1 km
About
Chilham Castle is a castle located in england south east. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chilham Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It features a mix of architectural styles, reflecting its long history. The castle is set within extensive grounds, offering views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the exterior and appreciate the heritage of this notable structure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2430, 0.9598
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Chilham
- Postcode
- CT4 8DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Established
- 1612
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.chilham-castle.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w231443457 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5098912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilham Castle?
- Chilham Castle is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4 8DB), in the parish of Chilham.
- What is Chilham Castle?
- Chilham Castle — castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Chilham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4 8DB.
- When was Chilham Castle built?
- Built or established in 1612.
- Who owns Chilham Castle?
- Chilham Castle is owned by James Wildman.
- Is Chilham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chilham Castle is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Chilham Castle charge admission?
- Chilham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Chilham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4 8DB.