Visiting Romney Marsh

Welcome to the Romney Marsh, known for its natural beauty, the diversity of its habitats, rich history, extensive coastline and its sheep.

Between a line of gentle hills and the English Channel, this hundred square miles of peaceful countryside is a paradise for walkers, cyclists and explorers of historic towns, quaint villages, ancient churches and wild life. 
There is something for everyone on the Marsh, just browse down the page.

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Glossary

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Jaywick Martello Tower

Places to Visit

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Mauritius
Moore, General Sir John
Mortar
Musket

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Nature

Views from Romney Marsh

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Romney Marsh

Between a line of gentle Kent hills and the English Channel, this hundred square miles of peaceful countrysideis a paradise for walkers, cyclists and explorers of historic towns, quaint villages, ancient churches and wild life.

Nowadays, the Marsh is a perfect place to find peace and quiet, but in days gone by its remoteness made it an attractive location for smugglers of contraband legends of their exploits are brought to life at festivals and country fairs at Dymchurch, Lydd and New Romney.

On the western boundary of the several areas which make up the Romney Marsh is a superb nature reserve and Dungeness, last station on the light railway route from Hythe and the site of the lighthouse whose beams have long guided shipping around Europe's longest shingle promontory. more...

Information
    Dogs on Beaches           
    Ships in the Channel   
   ​ Videos of the Marsh        
    Guides about the Marsh

Nature Reserves

Historic Churches

  Video - Romney Marsh from the Air

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