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Dymchurch Beach

Dymchurch, Coast

Sea wall and wide sandy beach at DymchurchPhoto: Doyle of London, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Doyle of London, CC BY-SA 4.0

Dymchurch Beach is a sweeping sand and shingle shore that is popular with sandcastle builders, paddlers, swimmers and kitesurfers. The village behind it has an amusement park, cafes and a pub, and a stop on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. It suits families planning a classic half day at the seaside.

Highlights

  • Wide sandy beach at low tide
  • Popular with kitesurfers and swimmers
  • Amusements, cafes and a pub in the village
  • Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway nearby

Good to know

  • Toilets and public transport links
  • Excellent bathing water quality rating

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Dymchurch Beach, Dymchurch seafront, Romney Marsh, KentParking: Parking nearby, including disabled parking.

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People walking on the sands among wooden groyne posts at St Mary's BayPhoto: Poliphilo, CC0
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St Mary's Bay

St Mary's Bay is a long sandy beach on Romney Marsh, stretching between Dymchurch and Littlestone-on-Sea. Families come for sandcastles and summer swims, with a kiosk for ice creams and cold drinks, while winter brings bracing walks along the front. Allow a relaxed half day in summer.

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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, from Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch RailwayImage: Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
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Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway runs miniature trains along the Kent coast between Hythe and Dungeness, calling at Dymchurch, St Mary's Bay, New Romney and Romney Sands. Ride the full line out to the shingle at Dungeness, or hop off for the beach along the way, with cafés and a buffet at the stations. It is a favourite with young families.

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Port Lympne Safari Park, from Port Lympne Safari ParkImage: Port Lympne Safari Park
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Port Lympne Safari Park

Port Lympne is a 600-acre reserve near Hythe run by The Aspinall Foundation, where you can follow the walking routes or board a safari vehicle to see animals on its Kentish savannah. The Dinosaur Forest is included in your ticket, and there are several cafes plus a hotel for overnight stays. Plan for a full day.

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