Timeline
15:04
Walk up to Kate Gould Park. It is an eight-minute stroll from the windmill, just NNE. Find a spot with a clear view to the WSW. The windmill is behind you to the SSW, framing the view as the day ends.
16:34
Stay for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:34. The golden light begins around 15:51, painting the sky in warm hues before the final dip.
17:19
Head back toward the village center. The Chatham Squire is a seven-minute walk from the windmill area. It is a great place for fresh seafood and a night out. The kitchen is open until 01:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in and enjoy a meal with friends.
18:19
Finish the evening with a drink at The Red Nun Bar & Grill. It is a sixteen-minute walk from the windmill. The description notes it is never too crowded, making it a perfect, relaxed spot to unwind after dinner.
Local tip
Check the windmill website for tour dates if you want a guided look inside before your walk, but the exterior and park views are free and open anytime.
Check before you go
- Kate Gould Park is accessible year-round.
- The Chatham Squire is open Mo-Su 11:30-01:00.
- The Red Nun Bar & Grill has no listed hours, so arrive early in the evening to ensure it is open.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chatham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).