Alkham and Capel-le-Ferne sit on the western edge of Dover in Kent, with a dramatic meeting of chalk downland and coastal cliff. Capel-le-Ferne perches above the English Channel and looks out over the celebrated White Cliffs of Dover, while Alkham nestles in a quiet chalk valley of farmland and woodlands, giving the area a strong rural character and wide sea views.
Locally the community mixes agriculture with commuter households and a modest tourism trade centred on cliff-top walks and memorials such as the Battle of Britain Memorial; historic flint churches, village halls and traditional pubs help keep village life close-knit. Conservation of chalk grassland and the area's wartime and Maritime connections add interest for visitors and residents alike.
Postcode districts covering Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Ashford 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Margate 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Canterbury 12 miles19.3 km
- Dover 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Ramsgate 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Herne Bay 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Deal 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Whitstable 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Broadstairs 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 18.9 miles30.3 km
- Faversham 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Alkham Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Hougham Without Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dover Downs & River Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Maxton & Elms Vale Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- River Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Swingfield Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- East Folkestone Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Densole Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Lydden Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
CT15 7AN, CT15 7AP, CT18 7HJ, CT18 7HT, CT15 7BL, CT18 7JE, CT18 7JX, CT15 7DY, CT15 7BE … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 38.3 miles61.7 km
- London City Airport 56.8 miles91.4 km
- Kearsney Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Folkestone Harbour Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ad
- The London & Paris Hotel 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 4 miles6.4 km
- Broome Park Hotel 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Westward Ho Hotel 4 miles6.5 km
Schools in Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Broome Park Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 7.3 miles11.7 km