Chilham

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The historic square and the small lanes leading to it are lined with Tudor and Jacobean houses. The church was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 and is reputed to be the burial place of St Augustine.

Look out for the plaque in the White Horse Pub commemorating a story concerning the vicar during the Civil War who backed the Parliamentarians and subsequently had to seek lodgings in the White Horse.

A mill was also recorded at this site in the Domesday Book; The existing mill dates from the 19^th century and has been restored by Mid Kent Water who own the site. It stopped production in 1934 and is now used as a pumping station.

Cycling tagsWalking tagsNorth Downs Way 10 : Wye to ChilhamJourney into the mighty Kings Wood with views of Canterbury Cathedral. Explore the quaint village of Chilham and its medieval history. Save North Downs Way 10 : Wye to Chilham to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsNorth Downs Way 11 : Chilham to CanterburyWalk the hallowed route taken by pilgrims for centuries, from the picturesque village of Chilham to Canterbury Cathedral.Save North Downs Way 11 : Chilham to Canterbury to favourites

Walking tagsStour Valley walkFollow the route of the River Stour from its source at Lenham, in the heart of the Garden of England, to the historic city of… LenhamSave Stour Valley walk to favourites

Walking tagsChilham East Lost Landscapes WalkTake a leisurely stroll around the attractive landscape of Chilham and explore the Stour Valley on this 4.5 mile walk. ChilhamSave Chilham East Lost Landscapes Walk to favourites

Walking tagsChilham west Lost Landscapes walkThis 4.5 mile trail heads west, through Shottenden, to the dramatic Mount and ancient Perry Wood, returning through acres of orchards. ChilhamSave Chilham west Lost Landscapes walk to favourites

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North Downs Way Art Trail tags‘Coppice Oratory’ By Tchonova + La RoiMade from coppiced chestnut directly from the forest woodland, this four-metre-high wooden sculpture is a key lookout point on the North Downs Way, a space… ChilhamSave ‘Coppice Oratory’ By Tchonova + La Roi to favourites