investing in the business , alongside a cornerstone investment from Domaine Evremond , the Taittinger-backed Kentish wine brand launching in 2025 . The vineyards of Domaine Evremond are less than a 10 minute walk away , presenting a unique opportunity to indulge in a wine tasting at The Tudor Peacock followed by a tour of the vineyards and the production facilities at Domaine Evremond .
Chilham is regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Kent due to the large number of timberframed medieval and Jacobean cottages that front the square and adjoining streets , and is within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . Chilham is also rich with local history and was given by Henry VIII to his courtier Henry Cheney in 1542 . Today , the village remains exceptionally well preserved and visitors can even take in a tour of the grounds at Chilham Castle .
Getting to The Tudor Peacock is easy , with the village being served by the railway connecting Ashford and Canterbury . The venue is a 10-minute walk from Chilham train station and high speed trains from St Pancras get you into Ashford in 37 minutes . For those that are driving , there is a large ( free ) carpark at the bottom of Taylor ’ s Hill , which is a two-minute walk away .
Due to its intimate nature , we encourage advance booking for the wine bar . Regular wine tasting events are led by our resident expert in the first floor tasting room , with spectacular views of the village square , and can be booked online or by calling 01227 231 558 .
The shop is a wonderful place to restock your home cellar and if you can ’ t get to the venue in person our website offers a unique opportunity to buy mixed cases of exclusively Kentish wine , with free nationwide delivery .
In addition to regular tastings , The Tudor Peacock also does collaborations with other local producers including oyster pairing evenings . Keep an eye on the website and social media platforms for news of these events .
www . thetudorpeacock . co . uk thetudorpeacock
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