The pretty UK village surrounded by countryside just 61 miles from London

Chilham

Chilham is a pretty English village with quaint streets and a peaceful atmosphere (Image: Getty Images)

This is like something from a fairytale and you won’t regret visiting if you’re looking for a weekend adventure in the UK.

Chilham is a in Kent, it is known for its castle, ancient church and picturesque style.

Just six miles away from Canterbury Cathedral is where you’ll find this pretty area and its quiet peaceful atmosphere.

While you’re there, you can wander around its streets and explore the area before heading to The White Horse Inn for a drink or to warm up.

One visitor who took a trip to Chilham on said: “We stayed in The Smithy cottage for a long weekend which was beautiful and would definitely recommend a stay.

“Outstanding meals in the Woolpack and a friendly atmosphere drink in the white horse – will definitely be returning.”

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Chilham

The village is known for its picturesque look (Image: Getty Images)

Another wrote: “We were staying a few miles away from Chilham and we went almost every day to visit.

“The castle, the church, the pubs, the streets… it has so much personality! I completely fell in love with this village. Everyone was really nice and welcoming.”

You can visit castle which is home to beautiful and well-maintained gardens.

There is a mix of flower borders, kitchen garden, lawns, meadows and a lake. It is the ideal place to visit for beautiful views or to take a relaxing walk around in the warmer months.

Chilham Castle is a Jacobean Manor in the form of a building that dates all the way back to 1616.

The village is located just 23 minutes away from Whitstable, 40 minutes from Margate and 34 minutes from Dover.

To make the most of your trip, you can stop off at another of these popular tourist spots to see some of the UK’s most iconic coastal spots.

Chilham

It is located just six miles away from Canterbury Cathedral (Image: Getty Images)

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The average house price in Chilham is £596,250 according to and the village is a peaceful place to live.

Visiting The White Horse pub is a must-do in the area. The 14th-century Inn is set in the heart of the historical village and is a much loved spot in .

A visitor on said: “Value for money in character alone. The food and service was excellent too. And a good selection of wines, lagers, and ales.

“The White Horse supplied a cosy conclusion to a wonderful walk in the King’s Wood in Chilham.”

Chilham is called in Domesday, Cilleham; in Saxon, Cyleham; which signifies the cold place; and some think this place was antiently called Julham, or Juliham, i. e. the village or dwelling of Julius, in regard to Julius Cæsar, the Roman emperor, who had several conflicts with the Britons in and near it.

It has a number of period houses dating back hundreds of years with visitors enjoying the historic feel of the area.

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