Hythe guidebook
Sightseeing
A 28 mile long canal built in 1804 to repel Napoleon, it's now a haven for wildlife and you can walk the towpath into Hythe or out on to Romney Marsh, it is part of the 168 mile long Saxon Shore Way (which can be joined from The Street in Lympne and goes right through Port Lympne, so you may even spot a giraffe or two on your walk!).
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Royal Military Canal
A 28 mile long canal built in 1804 to repel Napoleon, it's now a haven for wildlife and you can walk the towpath into Hythe or out on to Romney Marsh, it is part of the 168 mile long Saxon Shore Way (which can be joined from The Street in Lympne and goes right through Port Lympne, so you may even spot a giraffe or two on your walk!).
Known as the church with the bones, and is famous for its ossuary, which is open at Easter and then from May to September and features one of the largest collection of human bones in the UK.
St Leonards Church
3 Oak WalkKnown as the church with the bones, and is famous for its ossuary, which is open at Easter and then from May to September and features one of the largest collection of human bones in the UK.
Small steam trains running along the marsh from Hythe to Dungeness, a great day out for kids (big and small). It's worth getting off at New Romney to see the model railway at the station or going all the way to Dungeness to climb the lighthouse and explore the UK's only desert.
RHDR run seasonal specials at Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more which are always very popular so make sure you book in advance.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Small steam trains running along the marsh from Hythe to Dungeness, a great day out for kids (big and small). It's worth getting off at New Romney to see the model railway at the station or going all the way to Dungeness to climb the lighthouse and explore the UK's only desert.
RHDR run seasonal specials at Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more which are always very popular so make sure you book in advance.
18 holes of crazy golf, 9 hole pitch and putt and a cafe.
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Cinderella Golf & Activity Centre
18 holes of crazy golf, 9 hole pitch and putt and a cafe.
If you're an animal lover you can't miss Kent's very own safari park! With plenty of animals to see, pre bookable animal encounters, fabulous eateries, outdoor play areas and even Dinosaur Forest, where over 100 prehistoric creatures can be found among 3 acres of woodland. It's a great day out for all the family.
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Giraffstugan i Port Lympne Reserve
Aldington RoadIf you're an animal lover you can't miss Kent's very own safari park! With plenty of animals to see, pre bookable animal encounters, fabulous eateries, outdoor play areas and even Dinosaur Forest, where over 100 prehistoric creatures can be found among 3 acres of woodland. It's a great day out for all the family.
You'll find a pebble beach at Hythe which is great for kite surfing, sailing, kayaking and more.
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Hythe Beach
46 W ParadeYou'll find a pebble beach at Hythe which is great for kite surfing, sailing, kayaking and more.
Small amusement park in Dymchurch with dodgems, helter skelter, ghost train and more.
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Dymchurch nöjespark
High StreetSmall amusement park in Dymchurch with dodgems, helter skelter, ghost train and more.
Alpaca farm in the heart of the Romney Marsh offering alpaca feeding and trekking
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Alpaca Annie
Burmarsh RoadAlpaca farm in the heart of the Romney Marsh offering alpaca feeding and trekking
One of the fastest karting tracks in the country, Lydd Karting offers a number of types of hire kart from Bambino karts through to senior twin engined prokarts for use on its 1040m circuit.
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Lydd Karting Ltd
Dengemarsh RoadOne of the fastest karting tracks in the country, Lydd Karting offers a number of types of hire kart from Bambino karts through to senior twin engined prokarts for use on its 1040m circuit.
A beautiful promenade affording the most stunning views of the English Channel and of the town itself. Featuring independent eateries from fresh Greek mezze served from a double decker bus, to vegan fare in a restaurant housed in two shipping containers and Champagne from a bar tucked into the Lighthouse at the end of the Harbour Arm. A big screen perfect for watching movies and sporting events, mini golf, a popular Sunday market and more
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Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadA beautiful promenade affording the most stunning views of the English Channel and of the town itself. Featuring independent eateries from fresh Greek mezze served from a double decker bus, to vegan fare in a restaurant housed in two shipping containers and Champagne from a bar tucked into the Lighthouse at the end of the Harbour Arm. A big screen perfect for watching movies and sporting events, mini golf, a popular Sunday market and more
Set atop the White Cliffs of Dover you'll find this magnificent castle dating back almost a thousand years. You'll find a Roman lighthouse, Henry II's medieval Great Tower and the secret wartime tunnels but to mention a few.
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Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadSet atop the White Cliffs of Dover you'll find this magnificent castle dating back almost a thousand years. You'll find a Roman lighthouse, Henry II's medieval Great Tower and the secret wartime tunnels but to mention a few.
Greatstone Beach
Beautiful sandy beach backed by sand dunes
Folkestone Beach
Sandy beach near the town centre
Camber Sands
Beautiful sandy beach backed by sand dunes
Stunning historic castle with lots to see and do for all the family from the castle and gardens itself to falconry displays and fabulous seasonal events
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Leeds Castle
Stunning historic castle with lots to see and do for all the family from the castle and gardens itself to falconry displays and fabulous seasonal events
Quaint and colourful pedestrianised high street leading down to the harbour lined with independent boutiques and eateries
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The Old High Street
The Old High StreetQuaint and colourful pedestrianised high street leading down to the harbour lined with independent boutiques and eateries
Stunning historic town perched on a hill above the harbour and nature reserve. Full of boutique shops, fabulous eateries and historic buildings with its cobbled streets
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Rye
Stunning historic town perched on a hill above the harbour and nature reserve. Full of boutique shops, fabulous eateries and historic buildings with its cobbled streets
Food scene
Lovely restaurant overlooking the beach in Hythe with outside picnic table style seating and a beautiful interior. Great food, cocktails and wine list.
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The Waterfront
Marine ParadeLovely restaurant overlooking the beach in Hythe with outside picnic table style seating and a beautiful interior. Great food, cocktails and wine list.
Now called The Lazy Shack. Set right on the beach you'll find this fabulous little eatery serving fresh local produce to eat on the beach or to take away to cook and prepare at home. Fish and seafood is caught and landed directly in front of The Lazy Shack, so you really can't get any fresher!
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Griggs Of Hythe
Range RoadNow called The Lazy Shack. Set right on the beach you'll find this fabulous little eatery serving fresh local produce to eat on the beach or to take away to cook and prepare at home. Fish and seafood is caught and landed directly in front of The Lazy Shack, so you really can't get any fresher!
Turkish food and amazing cocktails in contemporary surroundings.
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sunshine bbq wine bar restaurant
35-39 High StreetTurkish food and amazing cocktails in contemporary surroundings.
14th Century inn in the centre of Hythe with indoor and outdoor seating serving both traditional and innovative pub food. Good vegan options and an Italian pizza oven on site. Seating outside in the courtyard, perfect for the summer months.
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The White Hart
71 High St14th Century inn in the centre of Hythe with indoor and outdoor seating serving both traditional and innovative pub food. Good vegan options and an Italian pizza oven on site. Seating outside in the courtyard, perfect for the summer months.
Torbay Of Hythe
81 High StPopular dine in and takeaway fish and chips restaurant.
Michelin starred restaurant serving modern British cuisine in an intimate and relaxed environment.
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Hide and Fox Restaurant
The GreenMichelin starred restaurant serving modern British cuisine in an intimate and relaxed environment.
Rocksalt serves exquisite food overlooking Folkestone's harbour.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketRocksalt serves exquisite food overlooking Folkestone's harbour.
The perfect coffee house for literature lovers on Folkestone's quaint and colourful high street.
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Steep Street Coffee House
24 The Old High StThe perfect coffee house for literature lovers on Folkestone's quaint and colourful high street.
Stylish cafe in the centre of Folkestone serving feel good food with a basement food market offering amazing local produce.
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Market Square
19-21 Rendezvous StStylish cafe in the centre of Folkestone serving feel good food with a basement food market offering amazing local produce.