This quaint village 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 small medieval village 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 Tripadvisor 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.”

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 Chilham 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.

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The average house price in Chilham is £596,250 according to Rightmove 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 Chilham.

A visitor on Tripadvisor 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.