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Romney Marsh
New Romney, Folkestone
Romney Marsh is a very unusual area in Kent. It is not conventionally pretty but it has its own bleak charm. The beginning of Dickens Great Expectations is set here. Remember the scary graveyard scene. It has a fantastic coastline and some incredible historic churches. It also has some interesting public arts works, of which more later. Romney Marsh‘s most famous export is its sheep.
Updated 2 years ago
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A historic and fun little railway, mainly steam, some diesel trains. Links Hythe to Dungeness with New Romney Dymchurch and Romney Sands in between. Loved by children and enthusiastic adults. A good introduction to the Marsh. You can buy a day ticket and get on and off.
- +44 1797 362353
New Romney Station, 2 Littlestone Rd, Littlestone, New Romney TN28 8PL, UK
Want good quality fish and chips with no stinting on portions, try The Pilot Inn. Views of Dungeness shingle and of course the nuclear power station!
- +44 1797 320314
Battery Rd, Lydd-on-Sea, Romney Marsh TN29 9NJ, UK
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The mediaeval churches of Romney Marsh were built by the lords of the manor on the Marsh to serve the communities. Although the population of the area was never high, the churches were often on a large scale to reflect the importance of the parish or the importance of the patron. Nearly all of the churches were in existence by 1100, likely as wooden buildings being built later in stone. It is possible to visit all of them by car, by bicycle or on foot. Routes available online. We took two days. Most are open, some you have to follow instructions to obtain the key and one or two you will not get inside. But you will slow your pace and get a feel for a lost and different world of medieval England
B2075, Romney Marsh TN29 9LS, UK
Dungeness is an acquired taste! Miles of shingle. A nuclear power station. Fishermen’s huts. Swirling sea birds. Old and new lighthouses. End of the line for the light railway. Derek Jarman’s old hideaway. Windswept and desolate or atmospheric and spiritual. You decide.
Dungeness, Romney Marsh TN29 9NA, UK
This used to be known as Elsie’s but they seem to have renamed it this year. To appeal to younger audience? Well known locally for good quality and good value simple food. Breakfast and light lunches mainly.
64 High St, New Romney TN28 8AT, UK
New Romney, capital of the Marsh! One of the original Cinque Ports as it used to be a port before the Great Storm in the 13 th century! Come and look at fascinating art works throughout the town sponsored by the excellent IMOS foundation. These colourful Romney Marsh sheep are but one example.
New Romney, UK
Sounds great. Will go in Spring or Summer 2020. People speak if excellent food in special location, the grounds of Lympne Castle, overlooking Romney Marsh
- +44 1303 267644
Lympne Castle, The St, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LQ, UK
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Lovely old English pub in the tiny village of St Mary in the Marsh. Big garden with view of church. Play equipment for children. I had a ham and cheese ‘ploughman’s lunch’ , typical and yummy English country fare. Simple pleasures after lockdown!
- +44 1797 362139
Pickneybush Ln, St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh TN29 0BX, UK
Good friends just been to this restaurant. On their recommendation I want to check it out
- +44 1797 367687
46 High St, New Romney TN28 8AT, UK
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