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Chilham is located half way between Canterbury and Ashford, where the A252 joins the A28. Lying high above the River By train: Chilham is 45 minutes from London via Ashford on the Stour, the village of Chilham High Speed route from St Pancras. It is also on the London offers a taste of history amidst Cross and Victoria routes via Ashford and Canterbury. some of the finest countryside in the South East. By bus: Bus Nos. 1, 1a, 1x, 652 and 667 run from Ashford

to Canterbury Bus Station via Chilham. This beautiful ancient village, www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk with its medieval square and www.thanington-pc.gov.uk/services/652timetable.pdf Film location for Miss Marple, Poirot and Jane Austen’s Emma the imposing presence of , gives access Parking: Please use Taylor’s Hill Car Park less than 100 yards from to an exquisite landscape of the village square via the A252. Parking is free, disabled facilities woodland and open country and public toilets are available. with breathtaking views. Should the outdoor activities prove too Ashford Tourism Information Centre: 01233 330316 strenuous, Chilham also offers a traditional brand of Kentish www.ashford.gov.uk hospitality in its many pubs and Canterbury Visitor Information Centre: 01227 862162 cosy accommodations. It also www.canterbury.co.uk provides the perfect base for exploring the area. Kent Downs AONB Unit www.kentdowns.org.uk Visit Kent www.visitkent.co.uk So why not come and Enjoy Chilham Explore Kent www.explorekent.org for yourselves? A Country Break in the Kent Downs area of Information on the history of Chilham oustanding natural beauty can be found in the ‘Guide to Chilham’ available from the Church, Post Office and elsewhere locally. For further This leaflet is produced by the Chilham Tourism and retail group. historical information visit www.chilham-parish.org.uk The project has been funded by CTRG Members, Chilham Parish Council & . www.enjoychilham.com Attractions Accommodation Food, Drink & Shopping 1. Badgers Hill Farm and Cidery Bed & Breakfast 13. The White Horse. Maidstone Rd, Chilham CT4 8BW - 7. The Woolpack Inn. The Square, Chilham. 01227 730573. www.badgershillfarm.co.uk The Street, Chilham. CT4 8DL 01227 730355 In the farm shop try their homemade cider 01227 730351 www.thewhitehorsechilham.uk and explore the vast array of foods and www.woolpackinnchilham.co.uk crafts. Take tea in the old glasshouse, then Pub, restaurant and 14-room inn. meet the animals roaming the orchards. Breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week. 14. Bagham Barn Tea Shop. Open 8am until 11pm every day. Home made light lunches & 2. Chilham Castle Gardens afternoon tea. Takeaway The Square, Chilham 8. The Old Alma B&B. available. Free parking www.chilham-castle.co.uk Open to the Canterbury Road, Chilham. 01227 732522 public on selected days giving access to 01227 731913 25 acres of formal gardens and historic www.theoldalma.co.uk 15. Bagham Barn Antiques, parkland. Interiors and restoration. Canterbury Road, Chilham. 01227 732522 3. St Mary’s Church 9. Homelea B&B, SC www.baghambarnantiques.com The Square, Chilham & Conference www.chilham-parish.org.uk/church 16. Chilham Bridal, at Canterbury Road, Featured in the book ‘A Thousand Best Bagham Barn. Chilham. CT4 8AG Churches’ by Simon Jenkins, the XIII Bridal Boutique at Chilham. Tel 07951 496836 century church is noted for its stained www.chilhambridal.co.uk www.canterburybnb.co.uk glass windows and fine monuments. 01227 469760

4. Creative Retreats and Holidays - Self Catering 17. Transport Collectibles - Tollgate Cottage, Maidstone Road, 10. Orion’s Cottage. Toys & Books Chilham CT4 8DD. 01227 730598 The Square, Chilham. www.vintagetoygarage.co.uk www.creativeretreatsandholidays.co.uk 0208 2955671 Within Bagham Barn. All aspects Short breaks and classes in stained glass, 07881 910909 of Transport Memorabilia glass fusing and glass appliqué. Learn to www.orionscottage.co.uk make something beautiful. 18. Chilham Post Office and General Store. 5. Chilham Village Halls The Street, Chilham. Maidstone Road. 11. Monckton Cottages. 01227 733894 www.chilhamvillagehalls.com Mountain Street, Chilham. This 15th c. building is host to clubs, 01227 730256 local youth activities and is very www.monckton-cottages.com 19. Chilham Shop, Farm Shop popular for weddings. and Plant Centre. Canterbury Road, Chilham. 01227 730348 6. Pomegranate Catering Limited Catering 12. Orchard Cottage Holidays www.chilhamshop.co.uk Units 1 and 2 Mill Lane Orchard Cottage, Shottenden, Chilham Kent CT4 8EF. 01227 733444 20. Tudor Lodge Gift Shop Canterbury CT48JA. [email protected] The Square, Chilham. 01227 730230 or 07980 934720 Professional catering services for all 01227 730596 [email protected] occasions in Kent and the South East, www.tudorlodgechilham.com www.orchardcottageholidays.co.uk with a team of top professionals.