Woolpack Inn

The Woolpack Inn is a historic family-run inn, pub and restaurant in the village of Chilham, near Canterbury in Kent, England. It sits at the bottom of the hill in the shadow of Chilham's Norman castle, in a village often described as a 'chocolate box' setting in the Garden of England. The inn's own records of innkeepers date back to 1488, and it describes itself as having been welcoming travellers since that year, making it one of the older continuously operating hospitality houses in the region. The building retains historic character, with vast oak beams and inglenook fireplaces offering what the inn calls a glimpse into the hospitality of yesteryear. It is also said to be haunted by a friendly spirit known as The Grey Lady, who is reputed to wander the older parts of the main building. Today the Woolpack Inn operates as a combined pub, restaurant and hotel. It offers fourteen bedrooms, with rooms available from £65 per night exclusive of a home-cooked breakfast, and has refurbished suites for overnight guests. The kitchen serves a home-cooked menu rich with locally sourced ingredients, and the inn emphasises local suppliers wherever possible. The bar offers selected wines and local real ale from the Kent brewer Shepherd Neame, including Spitfire and Masterbrew, which guests can enjoy beside an open fire. The inn is run by Terry Green, his wife Nicki, and their family, who describe themselves as passionate about delivering a warm and friendly experience to locals, walkers, travellers and diners. Dogs are always welcome, with a bowl, blanket and poo bags provided on arrival, and dogs are allowed in both the bar and restaurant when well behaved and under control. The inn also caters to walkers, with numerous Kent countryside walks on its doorstep, and offers ample on-site parking including room for coaches and tours. The Woolpack Inn has received hospitality awards for its food and accommodation, and has been recognised with a LateRooms.com Top Rated Award. It markets itself through its own website, social media including Instagram and Twitter under the handle @woolpackchilham, and welcomes enquiries for bookings, tables and careers in hospitality.

The Woolpack Inn is a historic inn in the village of Chilham, between Ashford and Canterbury in Kent, England. According to the inn's own history, it has been welcoming travellers since 1488, and it holds records of its innkeepers dating back to that year, a copy of which is displayed in the bar area. This makes it a roughly 600-year-old establishment, as the inn itself describes it, nestled at the bottom of the hill in the shadow of Chilham's Norman castle. The building preserves historic features including vast oak beams and inglenook fireplaces, which the inn presents as a glimpse into the hospitality of yesteryear. Local legend holds that the inn is haunted by a friendly spirit known as The Grey Lady, said to wander the older parts of the main building. Over the centuries the Woolpack Inn has served as a hostelry for travellers passing through the village of Chilham, which lies in the so-called Garden of England. In the modern era it has continued as a combined pub, restaurant and hotel, and has been recognised with hospitality awards for its food and accommodation, as well as a LateRooms.com Top Rated Award. Today the inn is run by Terry Green, his wife Nicki, and their family, who are described as passionate about delivering a warm and friendly experience to locals, walkers, travellers and diners. The inn has fourteen bedrooms, with rooms available from £65 per night exclusive of a home-cooked breakfast, and has added refurbished suites for overnight guests. Its kitchen serves a home-cooked menu rich with locally sourced ingredients, and its bar offers selected wines and local real ale from the Kent brewer Shepherd Neame, including Spitfire and Masterbrew. The inn also welcomes dogs and walkers, and provides ample on-site parking including space for coaches and tours.

• 1488

  Records of innkeepers at the Woolpack Inn begin; the inn has been welcoming travellers since this year.

• The inn receives hospitality awards for its food and accommodation.

• The Woolpack Inn is given a LateRooms.com Top Rated Award.

• The inn offers fourteen bedrooms and refurbished suites for overnight guests.

Historic, family-run, award-winning village inn and restaurant offering traditional Kentish hospitality, local food and drink, and dog-friendly accommodation.

• Home-cooked menu with locally sourced ingredients

• Fresh fish from the morning boat

• Shepherd Neame real ales (Spitfire, Masterbrew)

• Selected wines

• Fourteen bedrooms from £65 per night

• Refurbished suites

• Dog-friendly stays with bowl, blanket and poo bags

1. 1The Woolpack Inn, Chilham Kentwoolpackinnchilham.co.uk
2. 2History Of The Woolpack Pub in Chilhamwoolpackinnchilham.co.uk
3. 3Careerswoolpackinnchilham.co.uk
4. 4Dogs Are Welcome At The Woolpack Innwoolpackinnchilham.co.uk
5. 5Woolpack Innwikidata.org