Elham
Parish in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.158, 1.111 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TR 17 44 |
| Population: | 911 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 (Folkestone) |
Elham is a small village and civil parish in the district of Folkestone and Hythe in Kent, England, tucked into the chalk of the Elham Valley beneath the North Downs. The valley is crossed by the seasonal stream known as the Nailbourne, and the surrounding countryside gives easy access for walkers and cyclists heading towards Canterbury and Folkestone.
The village has a charming conservation character, with historic houses clustered around a green, a medieval parish church and a couple of long‑standing pubs and shops; its rural economy remains rooted in agriculture while many residents commute to nearby towns. Local history is marked by the former Elham Valley Light Railway and wartime activity in the hills, and the community still hosts seasonal events that underline a strong village identity.
Postcode districts covering Elham
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Ashford 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Margate 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Canterbury 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Sittingbourne 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Dover 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Ramsgate 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Herne Bay 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Deal 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Whitstable 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Broadstairs 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 19.7 miles31.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Elham Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- North Downs East Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Acrise Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rhodes Minnis Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Lyminge Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Stelling Minnis Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- North Downs West Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Densole Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Swingfield Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bossingham Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Etchinghill Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Elham
CT4 6UY, CT4 6XG, CT18 8LQ, CT4 6UA, CT4 6YG, CT4 6UJ, CT4 6SZ, CT4 6LP, CT18 8LB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- London City Airport 51.5 miles82.9 km
- Folkstone Eurotunnel 4.3 miles7 km
- Sandling Railway Station 5.1 miles8.1 km
Hotels near Elham Ad
- Broome Park Hotel 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The London & Paris Hotel 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Number 8 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 6.2 miles9.9 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Hog Deer Creek - at Port Lympne Reserve 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hampton by Hilton Canterbury 3 8.4 miles13.5 km
Schools in Elham
- Elham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Broome Park Estate 3 miles4.8 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 5.6 miles9 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 6.1 miles9.8 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 7.7 miles12.5 km