Chilham and the surrounding area is steeped in heritage. Your morning is spent walking through the Kent Downs National Landscape taking in some of the best heritage features of the area on a choice of two circular walks on the North Downs Way. Discover Shottenden, the dramatic Mount and ancient Perry Wood, returning through acres of orchards as far as the eye can see. After a hearty lunch in the beautiful medieval village of Chilham, try your hand at glass art and create your very own keepsake.
- 1 day
- Canterbury
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Cultural Chilham
Chilham and the surrounding area is steeped in heritage. Your morning is spent walking through the Kent Downs National Landscape taking in some of the best heritage features of the area on a choice of two circular walks on the North Downs Way. Discover Shottenden, the dramatic Mount and ancient Perry Wood, returning through acres of orchards as far as the eye can see. After a hearty lunch in the beautiful medieval village of Chilham, try your hand at glass art and create your very own keepsake.
Chilham West Lost Landscapes walk
A choice of two circular walks on the North Downs way starting and ending in Chilham. This 4.5 mile walk heads through Shottenden, to the dramatic Mount and ancient Perry Wood, before returning through acres of orchards.
Chilham west Lost Landscapes walk
The Church Mouse Tea Rooms or Badger’s Hill Farm
The Church Mouse offers a selection of freshly made sandwiches and baguettes, homemade cakes and biscuits, as well as cream teas and afternoon teas.
Badger’s Hill Farm offers traditional breakfasts, ploughman’s, homemade cakes and sandwiches. Plus, homemade ciders, beers and wines.
The Church Mouse Tea RoomsBadger's Hill Farm
Creative Glass Classes
Start your break with a Draw Down and join Creative Retreats and Holidays for a range of creative glass classes in the Kent Downs AONB and be inspired by the beautiful surroundings.
Use recycled stained glass to make an environmentally friendly stained-glass mosaic. Or learn to fuse glass to create coasters, bowls, suncatchers and more!
Creative Glass Classes
The Woolpack Country Inn or The White Horse Pub
The Woolpack is an historic pub serving locally sourced food, from suppliers and farmers within the county of Kent.
The White Horse is a traditional English pub with English fare.
The Woolpack Country InnThe White Horse Pub
The Woolpack Hotel or Bagham Farmhouse
The Woolpack Inn is located in the heart of historical Chilham. The hotel has double, twin, single and family rooms that are all en-suite. Plus, some rooms have access to the garden meaning you can bring your dog to stay as well.
Bagham Farmhouse is a charming period bed and breakfast, in Chilham. With has 4 beautiful en-suite bedrooms, and a hearty breakfast is served every morning.
The Woolpack Inn Bagham Farmhouse
Travel
Train – Chilham train station is on the Ashford to Ramsgate line.
Bus – Stagecoach runs a bus service from Ashford to Canterbury. The 1, 1A and 1X service.
Parking – there are several free car parks in Chilham.