Alkham is a small rural village and civil parish in the district of Dover, Kent, England, tucked into the narrow chalk hollow of the Alkham Valley on the dip slope of the North Downs. The landscape is dominated by rolling chalk downland, lanes and farmland, with a rich variety of downland flora and good country walking and cycling opportunities.
With medieval origins and a scattering of old farmhouses and cottages, Alkham retains a quiet, close‑knit character; agriculture remains important but many residents commute to nearby towns and ports. Its rural setting, within easy reach of Dover and Folkestone and not far from Canterbury, makes it popular with walkers and those seeking a tranquil village outlook rather than busy village commerce.
Postcode districts covering Alkham
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 4.1 miles
- Ashford 14.6 miles
- Margate 17.8 miles
- Canterbury 11.2 miles
- Dover 3.8 miles
- Ramsgate 16.8 miles
- Herne Bay 16.6 miles
- Deal 9.6 miles
- Whitstable 17 miles
- Broadstairs 18.4 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 18.5 miles
- Faversham 18.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Alkham Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 0.8 miles
- Swingfield Parish 1.8 miles
- Hougham Without Parish 1.9 miles
- Dover Downs & River Ward 1.9 miles
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2 miles
- Densole Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Lydden Built-up area 2.5 miles
- River Parish 2.7 miles
- Temple Ewell Parish 2.9 miles
- Maxton & Elms Vale Ward 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Alkham
CT18 7EP, CT15 7ED, CT15 7EW, CT18 7AW, CT18 7ER, CT15 7FG, CT15 7DE, CT15 7DF, CT15 7EF … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.6 miles
- London City Airport 56.1 miles
- Kearsney Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Shepherds Well Railway Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Alkham Ad
- The Marquis of Granby 5 0.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 3.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel 2.5 4.8 miles
- voco The Clifton Folkestone 3 4.2 miles
- Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4 4.6 miles
- Premier Inn Dover - A20 3 2.6 miles
- Royal Oak 3 3.1 miles
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.7 miles
- Burlington Hotel 4 4.4 miles
- The Southcliff Hotel 2 4.2 miles
Local points of interest
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 3.1 miles
- Martello Tower Historic site 3.1 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 3.2 miles
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 3.3 miles
- Sunny Sands Beach 3.6 miles
- University Centre Folkestone University 3.8 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 3.8 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 3.9 miles
- Broome Park Estate 4 miles
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.9 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 7.1 miles