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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. Click here for further Enquiries.
Chillenden Windmill is closed for the winter. It will open again for the summer season in May until September every Sunday and Bank Holiday 2.30-4.30pm. 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: 19 February
All Saints Church
Our next regular service will be held on Sunday 22 February at 9am. This will be our service of Holy Communion following the Book of Common Prayer. For details of future services see here.
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The Griffin’s Head pub
Click the link above in the ribbon to jump to the pub website. Further details are also available on their Facebook feed here.
The next vintage & classic car meet at the pub will be on Sunday 1 March - from 11am.
Village Card
Locals…sign up for a Griffin’s Head Village card and get discounts and early notification of events. Sign up here
Meet the landlord
Tim Gough will be holding an open meeting on Thursday 5 March at 8pm to tell us what’s been happening at the pub and what the plans are going forward. Come along and share your views and comments too.
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.
Village Hall 100Club
The 100Club is a village lottery supporting the operational costs of the village hall. Currently it costs about £1,000 a year in utilities & insurance just to keep the doors open. We also plan some major capital works to fix some longstanding damp issues innthe ceiling and walls. Surplus from the 100Club income goes into a capital fund for thuis. 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 6 March.