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Chartham lies in the Stour Valley, about three miles south-west of Canterbury, following the river as it winds towards the coast. It is a village shaped by its geography and industry; the paper mill has been a focal point of the local economy since the 18th century, though the village’s history stretches back much further, evidenced by the 13th-century flint church of St Mary bypasses the village green. The layout is split between the older heart of the village and the newer settlements further up the valley sides, with the Great Stour providing a natural corridor for both wildlife and commuters. The Great Stour Way, a well-maintained path used by both cyclists and walkers, offers a direct, traffic-free route into the city centre following the riverbanks. Practicality is a key feature here, as the village retains its own railway station on the Ashford-to-Canterbury line and supports a range of local amenities, including two pubs, a primary school, and a village hall that serves as a hub for the community. It feels distinct from the urban crawl of Canterbury, buffered by apple orchards and the chalk downs that rise up towards the Great Stour’s edge.