Charing

A fascinating village which could tell a tale or two…


Charing is a small historic and picturesque village close to Ashford and within easy reach of Maidstone, Canterbury, Faversham and Whitstable.

On the main village high street you will find a selection of pretty cottages and the remains of an 11th century palace which was once used by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Charing was once a stopover place as part of the major pilgrim trail to the shrine of Thomas a Becket at Canterbury. A great example of a place to rest was the Bishop’s Palace which was once used by the various Archbishops of Canterbury as their overnight accommodation on pilgrimages between London and Canterbury. This palace is located behind the 13th century parish church of St Peter and St Paul.

Not only is Charing packed with historical buildings, there is also a range of shops and amenities on offer including a butchers, a general store, a gastro pub and delightful tea rooms.

Residents of Charing can also benefit from the primary school, doctors surgery and railway station which are within easy reach.

There is a strong community spirit in the village of Charing and residents there are very proud of their award winning village green which in recent years has won the South East in Bloom competition.


Charing Farmers Market

Charing Farmers Market

The weekly Farmers market is held in the Charing Church barn every Thursday morning from 9.00 to 11.30am. Stalls include arts, crafts and gifts, seasonal fruit and veg, preserves, cakes, plants and honey. A great […]

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Charing Sports and Social Club

Charing Sports and Social Club

The Charing Sports and Social Club offers its members a range of clubs to become involved with including; the Charing football club, the Charing football club and the Charing cricket club. They also host a […]

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Charing Tennis Club

Charing Tennis Club

The courts in Charing can be located via The Moat, TN27 0JJ. The clubs two courts have recently been resurfaced plus brand new lighting. Also offering a bar, function room, kitchen and changing facilities. The […]

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The Red Lion

The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a 16th-century country pub in the picturesque village of Charing Heath, located between Maidstone and Ashford. It is a family friendly venue, with an invitation extended to well-behaved dogs, it’s a […]

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Our Annual Report from 1972 includes prices and expert views from our former partners for livestock, residential, agricultural and investment property in the South East.

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