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The Griffin’s Head pub is set in a charming 13th century Grade II listed Kent Hall House.  It is the social heart of the village where locals from all walks of life come to meet up, chat, and generally put the world to rights.  The pub is now fully open for dining and bar service.  Click here for further Enquiries.

Chillenden Windmill is now open for the summer season every Sunday and Bank Holiday 2.30-4.30pm from May to September.  Local volunteer guides will be on hand to give you an interpretive tour round what is one of only 3 historic post mills in Kent. Admission is free but donations welcome.  Click here for Enquiries.

The hamlet of Chillenden in East Kent, lies midway between the historic cathedral city of Canterbury and the gateway port of Dover.  It nestles in the rural landscape on the edge of the North Downs, surrounded by some wonderful English countryside.  It has a population of about 85 people living in 42 houses. There is a church, a working farm, a village hall, a pond, a thriving pub, and a windmill.  And a wonderful inclusive community of friendly, caring people.

The beautiful Grade II* listed 12th century All Saints Church is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm.  For more information please visit the All Saints page.  Services 2nd & 4th Sundays.

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Parish Safeguarding Information

The village AED is located at the Griffin’s Head pub.  Location and acces code here.

Village photo album

Drone clips of the local area

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Update:  2 August

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support@chillenden.org.uk

Vintage & Classic cars at the pub

 The next regular vintage & classic car meet at The Griffin’s Head will be on Sunday 3 August from 11am.

All Saints Church

The next regular Sunday service at All Saints Church will be on Sunday 10 August at 9am.  The service will follow our normal Sunday liturgy of the traditional BCP service of holy communion.  Everyone very welcome.  For details of future services see here.

Village Hall 100Club

The July draw took place on Friday 1 August at the pub.  The winning numbers are:

1st prize, no. 270, £104, Steve Fennemore

2nd prize, no. 640, £26, Julia Pumptre

Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who supports the village hall.

The 100Club is a local lottery aimed at raising funds for the village hall.  Proceeds go to ensure the annual running costs are covered (approx. £1,000) with any surplus going into a capital fund.  If you would like to join the 100Club and take part in a fun local lottery with cash prizes every month, and help support the village hall, then click here for more details.The next draw will take place on Friday 5 September.

Windmill is open for the summer!

Chillenden Mill is open for the summer season every Sunday from May through to September from 2.30 - 4.30pm.  A big thank you to all our volunteers for helping to keep  our historic monument open to the public.  Details here

Stewardship letter

We have leafleted the whole village with a letter about the precarious state of the finances at All Saints church.  It survives entirely on voluntary donations and collections at services.  It receives no financial support from the Church of England, local bodies or the government.  We have only two years left of reserves. If we can’t pay our way the church will be shut down.  The church has been a central part of the village for over 900 years, and has always been supported by the local community.  If you can help, please see the letter here and scan the QR code.