Town Profile


haven for fishermen. The Mill lake is renowned for its stunning setting and large stock of specimen English Carp, catfish and pike.


In the nearby River Stour, deep pools hold copious quantities of sea trout, while shallow streams contain wild and stocked brown trout. For antique lovers, a visit to


Bagham Barn is a must. Situated in a restored 17th century barn in the heart of the village, small antiques and collectables sit alongside rare period furniture and fine English antiques dating back to the 1750s.


Willesborough Windmill is one of the


largest smock mills in the south of England. Visitors can find out how a windmill works and what the miller's cottage would have looked like in the 19th century.


Willesborough Mill is open every


Saturday and Sunday afternoon from March to the end of September, as well as Bank Holiday Mondays, 2pm- 5pm. During July and August, it is also open on Wednesday afternoons between 2pm and 5pm.


Druidstone Park at Honey Hill, Blean, with its enchanted woodland


trail and adventure play areas is the perfect place to stop for a picnic, with acres of peace and tranquillity, as well as an unusual ArtPark with its impressive sculptures.


Where to stay


In the village itself, The Woolpack Inn has 14 bedrooms, including two four-poster rooms with roll-top baths and spectacular views. The Inn boasts a home-cooked menu with many of the ingredients sourced locally.


Homelea B&B, on the A28 between Chilham and


Chartham, offers equally luxurious accommodation -with fresh eggs direct from the resident hens.


With its quintessentially English elegantly appointed


rooms, Castle Cottage welcomes walkers and cyclists and business travellers in equal measure.


If camping is more your kind of thing, you could try Dunn


Street Farm at nearby Westwell, which has 35 pitches in a lovely rural setting.


Quality Japanese Koi imported direct from Nigata in Japan


Pond design and construction, all sizes Quality dry goods and food


Pond maintenance and cleaning Pond service contracts Installation service Filtration advice


Pump and Ultraviolet light servicing Hard and soft landscaping


And anything else you can think of!!!


Station Approach, Chilham, Canterbury, CT4 8EG 01227 733709 | 079147457662 www.southviewkoi.co.uk


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