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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.

Visit our local suppliers and services here

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: 10 November

All Saints Church

The next service will be held on Sunday 23 November at 9am.  This will be our regular service of Holy Communion.  All are very welcome to attend. For details of future services see here.

Village Hall 100Club

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/yr) with any surplus going into a capital fund.  The winning numbers from the October draw, made on Friday 7 November are as follows:

1st prize £92, no. 150, Darren Dawkins

2nd prize £23, no. 030, Marion Hampson-Ghani

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 December.

NEED HELP OR SUPPORT?  CONTACT US HERE…
support@chillenden.org.uk

The Griffin’s Head pub

The pub has a new website.  Book a table or make a reservation for a Christmas event.  Click the link above in the ribbon.  Further details are also available on their Facebook feed here.

The next vintage & classic car meet at the pub will be on Sunday 7 December from 11am.

Gibson Family Farming

The Gibson’s farm has been a central feature of our village for many generations.  Some of us live in houses or on land that were once part of that farm.  Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, in the barns, in the fields, with the pigs and now the cows?  Well now you can find out in detail as there is now a YouTube channel that will explain everything.  Visit and subscribe and follow their farming world.