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Getting Here

Canterbury Road, Chilham, Kent CT4 8DX — easy to reach by car, train, or even on foot along the North Downs Way.

Our Address

The Old Alma
Canterbury Road
Chilham
Canterbury, Kent
CT4 8DX
51.2453° N, 0.9755° E
For Sat Nav: Use postcode CT4 8DX. We're on the A28 Canterbury Road, on the left as you approach Chilham from Canterbury.
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By Car

Free parking on arrival

From the M20 / Ashford direction

  1. Leave the M20 at Junction 9 (Ashford)
  2. Take the A28 towards Canterbury
  3. Continue on the A28 for approx. 8 miles through Godmersham
  4. The Old Alma is on your right as you enter Chilham
~15 min from junction

From Canterbury

  1. Head south-west on the A28 (towards Ashford)
  2. Continue for approx. 6 miles
  3. Pass through Chartham
  4. The Old Alma is on your left just before Chilham village centre
~15 min from Canterbury centre

From the M2 / London direction

  1. Leave the M2 at Junction 7 (Boughton Street)
  2. Follow signs to the A28 towards Ashford
  3. Head south on the A28 through Chartham
  4. The Old Alma is on your left approaching Chilham
~20 min from junction
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By Train

Chilham Station — less than 1 mile walk

Chilham has its own station on the Ashford–Canterbury line, making it easy to reach without a car.

From London Victoria ~1 hr 25 min (change at Ashford International)
From London St Pancras ~1 hr (High Speed to Ashford, then local to Chilham)
From Canterbury East ~10 min direct
From Ashford International ~15 min direct (Eurostar connections)

From Chilham Station to The Old Alma: Turn right out of the station, walk along Station Road to the A28. Turn left — The Old Alma is about 200 metres on your right. Total walk: 10–12 minutes.

Need a lift from the station? Just let us know your arrival time and we'll come and collect you.

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Local Taxis

Nearby firms we recommend
Canterbury Cab Co 01227 464 232
Longport Cars 01227 710 777
Cabwise Canterbury 01227 787 878

A taxi from Canterbury city centre costs approximately £15–£20. From Ashford International station, expect around £20–£25.

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On Foot or By Bike

North Downs Way runs through Chilham

The North Downs Way national trail passes directly through Chilham village — making The Old Alma a natural stop for long-distance walkers. We're also on National Cycle Network Route 18.

Secure bike storage is available — just let us know in advance.

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From Airports

International connections
Gatwick Airport ~1 hr 45 min by car (M25 → M20) or ~2 hrs by train
Heathrow Airport ~2 hrs by car (M25 → M20) or ~2.5 hrs by train
Paris / Brussels (Eurostar) Arrive Ashford International → 15 min train to Chilham
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Accessibility Notice

The Old Alma is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users or guests with significant mobility difficulties. The property has steps at the entrance and all rooms are on upper floors accessible by stairs only — there is no lift or ramped access.

If you're unsure whether the property suits your needs, please call or email us before booking — we're happy to discuss your requirements.

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Need Help Getting Here?

Get in touch and we'll help you plan your journey. We're always happy to collect guests from Chilham Station.

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