Towns & cities · South East England
Chilham
Chilham — village in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chilham, the nearest railway station is Chilham, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for navigation is CT4.
About
Chilham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 14 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,595 people. Address: CT4. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2431°, 0.9596°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chilham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Ashford in Kent, England. It sits on the north bank of the Great Stour around 5+1⁄2 miles (9 kilometres) to the southwest of Canterbury and seven miles (eleven kilometres) northeast of Ashford. It is a mostly agricultural parish, with settlement clustered around Chilham village centre, which is next to the Grade I-listed Chilham Castle. Well-preserved roads and mostly residential listed buildings in the centre have led to its use as a location in television and film. Also lying within the civil parish is the smaller linear settlement of Shottenden, which is situated 1+1⁄2 miles (2.5 kilometres) west of Chilham.
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Background
History
The village has a number of period houses such as the former vicarage, which dates from 1742. The village is supposed to have been the first place in England to be bombed by the Germans during World War II. The castle was owned by the Viscounts Massereene and Ferrard until its sale in 1997. From 2013 it was owned by Stuart Wheeler, founder of the spread-betting firm IG Index, until his death in July 2020.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2431, 0.9596
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Chilham
- Postcode
- CT4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Population
- 1,595
- Nearest railway station
- Chilham — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1004824 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chilham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chilham village square - geograph.org.uk - 699044.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chilham Castle
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Norman Keep
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Chilham Castle
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Tower keep castle at Chilham
Castles · 0.0 km
The White Horse
Restaurants · 0.2 km
Chilham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Church of St Mary, Chilham
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Bridge Over Lake At Chilham Park
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Chilham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Badger's Hill Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.7 km
Monkton Manor
Stately homes · 0.7 km
Howletts Farm
Campsites · 1.7 km
Chilham is a village in Kent, located in the South East England region, with a population of 1,595. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,595
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Weald of Kent
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Things to see in Chilham
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Chilham Castle
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Monkton Manor
Monkton Manor — manor house in Chilham, Ashford, Kent, England, UK.
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The Mount (Popsy's View)
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Badger's Hill Farm
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Norman Keep
Norman Keep — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Tower keep castle at Chilham
Tower keep castle at Chilham — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary, Chilham
Church of St Mary, Chilham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Shalmsford Bridge Manor
Shalmsford Bridge Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Denne Manor
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Bridge Over Lake At Chilham Park
Bridge Over Lake At Chilham Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chilham War Memorial
Chilham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Chilham Village Sign
Chilham Village Sign — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Mystole Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Sunnyside Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Restaurants · South East England
The White Horse
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📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
The Mount
The Mount — a hill or mountain in england south east.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Chilham Castle
Chilham Castle — castle in england south east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
The Mount
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Nearby
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Chilham Castle
Chilham Castle — castle in england south east.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Norman Keep
Norman Keep — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South East England
Chilham Castle
Chilham Castle — Grade I listed castle in Chilham, Kent, England, UK.
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Tower keep castle at Chilham
Tower keep castle at Chilham — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
The White Horse
The White Horse — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Chilham War Memorial
Chilham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Chilham
Places to stay
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Sunnyside Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Mystole Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Shepherd Park Scout Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
Castle House Hotel
Castle House Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
The White Horse
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
White Horse Inn
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The Tickled Trout
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilham?
- Chilham is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT4), in the parish of Chilham.
- What is Chilham?
- Chilham — village in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chilham?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT4.
- Is Chilham a protected site?
- Yes — Chilham is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chilham free to visit?
- Yes, Chilham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chilham?
- The nearest railway station is Chilham, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT4.