Historic pubs · South East England
The Chequers
In or near Aylesford.
The Chequers in England South East, United Kingdom.
Chris Whippet — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford · 1.0 km
About
The Chequers is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Chequers is a pub located in Aylesford, Kent, in South-East England. It is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjacent to the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, serving drinks and light refreshments, with the surrounding area offering scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3037, 0.4791
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Aylesford
- Postcode
- ME20 7AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chatham and Aylesford
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesford — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17546876 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chequers?
- The Chequers is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME20 7AY), in the parish of Aylesford.
- What is The Chequers?
- The Chequers in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Chequers?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME20 7AY.
- Is The Chequers a protected site?
- Yes — The Chequers is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Chequers?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME20 7AY.