Romney Marsh

Romney Marsh is a sparsely populated wetland area on the Kent/East Sussex border. There are a number of small villages and settlements in the area including New Romney, Lydd and Dungeness.

By car

Take the A2070 road from Ashford, or A259 road from Hastings or Folkestone.

By train

Appledore and Hythe are the nearest railway stations.

By bus

Bus 11 runs from Ashford to Lydd. Bus 101 runs from Hythe to New Romney.

By plane

• Lydd AirportFlights from Le Touquet in France with Lyddair.

• The flat terrain and quiet lanes are ideal for cycling. National Cycle Route 2 runs across the Marsh between Hastings and Folkestone.

• Dungeness

• Derek Jarman's GardenA famous and unusual beach garden. The garden is now in private ownership with no public access. It can be seen from road.

• Camber Sands beach

• Romney Marsh Visitor Centre

• Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

• Dungeness RSPBNature reserve with bird-spotting facilities.

• Dungeness Power Station TourGuided tours of this working nuclear power station are free but must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance.

• The PilotPub with meals available at Dungeness.

• Bell Inn

  phone: +44 1797 344355
  address: Ivychurch Road, Brenzett, Ivychurch, Kent TN29 0AL

• Ship Hotel

  phone: +44 1797 362776
  address: 83 High St, New Romney

• Rye
• Hythe
• Tenterden