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Blazing Donkey, Ham

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Operator: Independent
Hay Hill, Ham, CT14 0ED (View on Google Map)
(01304) 617362
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Country hotel and wedding venue.

Closed: April 2024. The situation at the pub is uncertain.

This country hotel and wedding venue is situated in rural Kent, just a short drive from the historic Cinque Port of Sandwich. Rustic furniture and flagstone floors provides a characterful space to enjoy your drink.

19 rooms are located in the converted stables with three rooms located in the main building.

A varied menu is served including breakfast, afternoon teas, light bites and Sunday roast.

At the back there is a raised terrace overlooking the well-maintained gardens.
Kent’s Public House Archive: Blazing Donkey, Ham
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Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Jolly Gardener (1750-1970)
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
13/09/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0015
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Showing major sporting events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
22 ensuite rooms, including pet-friendly accommodation.
Function Room Function Room
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Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (1300m)
Stagecoach: 81

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