Enjoy

Our beautifully preserved Medieval Square on the Pilgrim’s Way

Our magnificent castle set in landscaped gardens and parkland

Our impressive Medieval church and 4300 year old Juliberrie Barrow

Our exquisite old English village setting has featured in film and TV productions including Jane Austen’s Emma, Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and Poirot, A Canterbury Tale and BBC Top Gear

Visit us for the day and savour the delights of our historic inns and tea rooms.

Stay the night at one of our comfortable hostelries and spend some time exploring our byways and listed walks including the North Downs Way and Mr. D’Arcy’s Walk to Godmersham Park!

Discover Chilham’s rich past and vibrant present

High above the River Stour valley in the picturesque Kent Downs, Chilham village and its medieval square offer a taste of real history, complemented by some of the finest countryside in the South East. An incredibly ancient spot, with, at its heart four narrow steep lanes which rise up from the valley to converge in the beautiful open space of Chilham square. Surrounding this medieval gem are timber framed houses of Tudor origin, the 16th century church and the imposing Chilham Castle with its exceptional views across the Stour Valley.

Yet the lure of this village is not simply in its buildings. The surrounding countryside of the beautiful Kent Downs is criss-crossed by many footpaths, bridle-ways and country lanes, which give visitors excellent access to an exquisite landscape of woodland and open country with breathtaking views, as well as sheltering the hidden Kentish villages of Shottenden and Old Wives Lees. For the hardier walker, Chilham lies on the routes for the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way to Canterbury.

Should the outdoor activities prove too strenuous, Chilham also offers a traditional brand of Kentish hospitality in its pubs and cozy accommodations, and provides the perfect base for exploring the area.

So why not come and Enjoy Chilham for yourselves?