Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Chartham

Chartham is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 2,836 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 29 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 40 parks and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are St Mary's Church (1 km), Stour Valley Walk (4 km) and Whitehall Meadows (5 km).

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Chartham, Kent
Chartham, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chartham at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,836
Coordinates
51.2562° N, 1.0184° E
Places within 50 km
146 (146 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Chartham

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Churches near Chartham

70 churches within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is St Mary's Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chartham

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is Chilham Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chartham

68 parks within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is Whitehall Meadows (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chartham

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is Howletts Wild Animal Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Treks near Chartham

15 treks within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is Stour Valley Walk (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Chartham

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chartham. The closest is Herne Bay Pier (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Chartham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chartham
  2. 5 km Whitehall Meadows · park, Kent
  3. 1 km Canterbury Castle · heritage site, Kent
  4. 6 km Stour Valley Walk · trek, Kent
  5. 8 km Chilham Castle · heritage site, Kent
  6. 5 km St Mary's Church · church, Kent
  7. 0 km Back to Chartham

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How to reach Chartham

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    Within 15 km of Chartham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chartham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2970St Mary's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3970Chilham Castle (5 km)
    Parks4068Whitehall Meadows (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1331Howletts Wild Animal Park (12 km)
    Treks615Stour Valley Walk (4 km)
    Beaches & coast614Herne Bay Pier (18 km)
    Museums513The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints46East Cliff (29 km)
    Other attractions14Lamb House (49 km)
    Caves13Margate Caves (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isle of Sheppey (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nasir Mosque (45 km)
    Temples01Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara (61 km)

    Chartham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chartham?

    St Mary's Church (church, about 1 km), Stour Valley Walk (trek, about 4 km), Whitehall Meadows (park, about 5 km), Chilham Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Canterbury Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chartham?

    146 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 39 forts & heritage, 40 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Chartham?

    St Mary's Church, about 1 km by road; The Parish Church of St Mildred With St Mary de Castro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chartham?

    Chilham Castle, about 5 km by road; Canterbury Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chartham?

    Whitehall Meadows, about 5 km by road; Foxes Cross Bottom (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chartham?

    Start in Chartham, visit Whitehall Meadows, then Canterbury Castle, then Stour Valley Walk, then Chilham Castle, then St Mary's Church, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chartham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Chartham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chartham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chartham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.