Greatstone Beach
New Romney, Coast
Greatstone offers two miles of sandy beach on the Romney Marsh coast, ideal for swimming, sandcastles and long walks at low tide. The open shore also draws kitesurfers and land yachters. Families can easily fill half a day, and Dungeness is close by for more exploring.
Highlights
- Two miles of sandy beach
- Swimming and sandcastle building
- Kitesurfing, kite boarding and land yachting
- Close to Dungeness National Nature Reserve
Good to know
- Toilets and disabled parking are available
- The wide, clear beach makes kite sports popular, so keep an eye out when walking
Getting there
Greatstone Beach, Greatstone-on-Sea, New Romney, KentParking: Parking nearby, including disabled parking.
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Nearby
Image: Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch RailwayRomney, 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.
Image: RSPB DungenessRSPB Dungeness
RSPB Dungeness protects a wide stretch of shingle, freshwater pits, wet grassland and wildflower meadows on the Dungeness peninsula. Follow the level Discovery Trail between the hides to watch the birdlife, and pick up sightings at the visitor centre. It suits birdwatchers and anyone curious about this unusual landscape.
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.