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 miles6.6 km
- Ashford 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Margate 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Canterbury 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Dover 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ramsgate 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Herne Bay 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Deal 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Whitstable 17 miles27.3 km
- Broadstairs 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Faversham 18.8 miles30.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Alkham Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Swingfield Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Hougham Without Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Dover Downs & River Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Densole Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Lydden Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- River Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Temple Ewell Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Maxton & Elms Vale Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Alkham
CT15 7EQ, CT15 7EF, CT15 7DB, CT15 7BU, CT18 7EN, CT15 7DA, CT15 7AR, CT15 7EN, CT15 7QH … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 37.6 miles60.5 km
- London City Airport 56.1 miles90.3 km
- Kearsney Railway Station 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Shepherds Well Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
Hotels near Alkham Ad
- The London & Paris Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Broome Park Hotel 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Westward Ho Hotel 4.4 miles7 km
Local points of interest
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 3.1 miles5 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 3.1 miles5 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 3.6 miles5.8 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 3.8 miles6 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Broome Park Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 7.1 miles11.5 km