Chilham is a picturesque village in the borough of Ashford, Kent, England, known for its compact mediaeval square of timber-framed houses, an old parish church and the motte-and-bailey site topped by the later mansion of Chilham Castle. The village sits beside the gently flowing River Stour, and its historic streets and castle gatehouse give it a strong sense of place and a well-preserved conservation area character.
Locally the economy is quietly rural with agriculture and tourism playing important roles, while many residents commute to nearby towns by rail; the village is served by Chilham railway station and is within easy reach of wider connections such as Ashford International. Chilham’s charm has long attracted walkers, artists and visitors seeking a classic Kentish village experience, and it remains a lively community with village events and a number of pubs and small businesses catering to locals and visitors alike.
Postcode districts covering Chilham
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 23.8 miles
- Maidstone 19.8 miles
- Gillingham 19.1 miles
- Chatham 20.7 miles
- Folkestone 13.7 miles
- Ashford 8.5 miles
- Margate 18.6 miles
- Canterbury 5.4 miles
- Sittingbourne 12.4 miles
- Dover 16.1 miles
- Ramsgate 19.8 miles
- Herne Bay 10.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Old Wives Lees Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Downs North Ward 1.7 miles
- Chartham Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Godmersham Parish 2.4 miles
- Selling Parish 2.8 miles
- Dunkirk Built-up area 3 miles
- Petham Parish 3.1 miles
- Crundale Parish 3.1 miles
- Bilting Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Chartham & Stone Street Ward 3.2 miles
- Molash Parish 3.2 miles
- Boughton under Blean Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Chilham
CT4 7SE, CT4 8DW, CT4 8DD, CT4 8DP, CT4 8AE, CT4 8BZ, CT4 8DJ, CT4 8DN, CT4 8AB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.3 miles
- London City Airport 43.4 miles
- Chilham Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Chartham Railway Station 2 miles
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Schools in Chilham
- Chilham, St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 4.9 miles
- University of Kent University 5 miles
- IFS School of Finance College 5.1 miles
- Canterbury College College 5.2 miles
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.3 miles
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.4 miles
- Eastwell Park Estate 5.6 miles
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.6 miles
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles
- South Kent College - Ashford College 9 miles
- Broome Park Estate 9.5 miles
- Central Beach Beach 10.8 miles