Guidebook for Chilham
Food Scene
The Woolpack Inn
Warm and friendly local pub.
Wonderful farmers market also butcher, fishmonger, speciality cheeses, lots of organic food, renowned sandwiches by 'Jonny Sandwich' a very good restaurant and cafe
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The Goods Shed
Station Road WestWonderful farmers market also butcher, fishmonger, speciality cheeses, lots of organic food, renowned sandwiches by 'Jonny Sandwich' a very good restaurant and cafe
Parks & Nature
Beautiful, long distance, historical foot path renowned for its natural beauty which goes through Kings' Wood which is about 20 mins walk from the cottages, the footpath comes right past the cottages into Chilham village where it follows also the ancient Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury and continues on to hte White Cliffs of Dover. Stunning scenery and many other local walks in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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North Downs Way National Trail
Coldharbour LaneBeautiful, long distance, historical foot path renowned for its natural beauty which goes through Kings' Wood which is about 20 mins walk from the cottages, the footpath comes right past the cottages into Chilham village where it follows also the ancient Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury and continues on to hte White Cliffs of Dover. Stunning scenery and many other local walks in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Getting Around
From Chilham train station the journey is about 10 mins to Canterbury and 20 mins to Ashford International stations both of which have hi-speed trains to London (with a journey time of approx. 37 minutes). The Eurostar train stops at Ashford International.
Chilham station
From Chilham train station the journey is about 10 mins to Canterbury and 20 mins to Ashford International stations both of which have hi-speed trains to London (with a journey time of approx. 37 minutes). The Eurostar train stops at Ashford International.
Essentials
Very well stocked local store on the edge of Chilham village; a very wide range of groceries and household goods plus fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses and dairy products: it also has a good range of cut flowers and garden plants
Chilham Shop, G. R. Higgs & Son
South Canterbury RoadVery well stocked local store on the edge of Chilham village; a very wide range of groceries and household goods plus fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses and dairy products: it also has a good range of cut flowers and garden plants
Shopping
Home to one of the largest collections of fine antique furniture, collectables and art in Kent. Situated in a beautifully restored 17th century barn in the heart of rural Chilham. Over 4500 square feet of fine antique furniture stunningly presented in room size displays and there is a tea room.
Bagham Barn Antiques
A28Home to one of the largest collections of fine antique furniture, collectables and art in Kent. Situated in a beautifully restored 17th century barn in the heart of rural Chilham. Over 4500 square feet of fine antique furniture stunningly presented in room size displays and there is a tea room.
Sightseeing
Christ Church Cathedral Canterbury is a breath-taking mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. Following the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 AD and his subsequent canonisation it became a place of pilgrimage. St Martin’s church and the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey form the other main elements; a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site.
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Canterbury Cathedral Archives
11 The PrecinctsChrist Church Cathedral Canterbury is a breath-taking mixture of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. Following the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 AD and his subsequent canonisation it became a place of pilgrimage. St Martin’s church and the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey form the other main elements; a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site.
Dover Castle is a medieval castle founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England; Climb the Great Tower to see vivid medieval interiors. Go deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama of the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through centuries of history , from the Romans to the Cold War, in an action-packed full day out. There are many other notable local castles such as Leeds and Walmer castles and superb gardens at Goodnestone and Sissinghurst in particular.
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Château de Douvres
Castle Hill RoadDover Castle is a medieval castle founded in the 11th century and is the largest castle in England; Climb the Great Tower to see vivid medieval interiors. Go deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama of the Secret Wartime Tunnels. Roam through centuries of history , from the Romans to the Cold War, in an action-packed full day out. There are many other notable local castles such as Leeds and Walmer castles and superb gardens at Goodnestone and Sissinghurst in particular.
Discover almost 900 years of history and explore 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.
The whole family will enjoy the maze and grotto, thrilling falconry displays, punting on the moat, adventure playgrounds and more
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Château de Leeds
Discover almost 900 years of history and explore 500 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.
The whole family will enjoy the maze and grotto, thrilling falconry displays, punting on the moat, adventure playgrounds and more
A Victorian lighthouse on the South Foreland in St. Margaret's Bay, Dover, Kent, England, used to warn ships approaching the nearby Goodwin Sands. The first lighthouse to use an electric light. Enjoy views across the channel to the French coast. See how the lighthouse keeper worked; watch the Victorian clockwork mechanism that made the lighthouse flash. NOTE There's no direct vehicular access to the lighthouse. Parking is available at the White Cliffs of Dover Visitor Centre, then take a stunning 2 mile cliff top walk along the cliffs following the way-marked trail. Tea rooms.
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Phare de South Foreland
A Victorian lighthouse on the South Foreland in St. Margaret's Bay, Dover, Kent, England, used to warn ships approaching the nearby Goodwin Sands. The first lighthouse to use an electric light. Enjoy views across the channel to the French coast. See how the lighthouse keeper worked; watch the Victorian clockwork mechanism that made the lighthouse flash. NOTE There's no direct vehicular access to the lighthouse. Parking is available at the White Cliffs of Dover Visitor Centre, then take a stunning 2 mile cliff top walk along the cliffs following the way-marked trail. Tea rooms.
Arts & Culture
Turner Contemporary art gallery is situated on Margate seafront, near the boarding house where the famous artist J. M. W. Turner stayed. The gallery was designed by Sir David Chipperfield and opened in 2011; organises a rolling programme of contemporary exhibitions and events
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Turner Contemporary
RendezvousTurner Contemporary art gallery is situated on Margate seafront, near the boarding house where the famous artist J. M. W. Turner stayed. The gallery was designed by Sir David Chipperfield and opened in 2011; organises a rolling programme of contemporary exhibitions and events