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 miles38.3 km
- Maidstone 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Gillingham 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Chatham 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Folkestone 13.7 miles22 km
- Ashford 8.5 miles13.8 km
- Margate 18.6 miles30 km
- Canterbury 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Sittingbourne 12.4 miles20 km
- Dover 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Ramsgate 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Herne Bay 10.6 miles17 km
Neighbouring places
- Old Wives Lees Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Downs North Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Chartham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Godmersham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Selling Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Dunkirk Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Petham Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Crundale Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Bilting Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Chartham & Stone Street Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Molash Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Boughton under Blean Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Chilham
CT4 8BZ, CT4 8DE, CT4 8BS, CT4 8EB, CT4 8AG, CT4 8AD, CT4 8DA, CT4 8AA, CT4 8DR … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
- London City Airport 43.4 miles69.9 km
- Chilham Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Chartham Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Chilham Ad
- The White Horse 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Number 8 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Howfield Manor Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Cave Hotel & Golf Resort 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 4.9 miles8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Canterbury 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.2 km
- The Hugo - Hotel Concept Canterbury 5 miles8 km
- The Crescent Turner Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Thanington Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Chilham
- Chilham, St Mary's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dane John Gardens Gardens 4.9 miles7.9 km
- University of Kent University 5 miles8.1 km
- IFS School of Finance College 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Canterbury College College 5.2 miles8.4 km
- University for the Creative Arts - Canterbury University 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Canterbury Christ Church University University 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Eastwell Park Estate 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Hadlow College - Canterbury College 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Whitstable Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles13.2 km
- South Kent College - Ashford College 9 miles14.5 km
- Broome Park Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Central Beach Beach 10.8 miles17.4 km