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 Hythe
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is another Cinque Port with 18th century houses in narrow streets.
Behind the beach Martello Towers and the Royal Military
canal helped to defend against a possible invasion by Napoleon.
The town reflects its defensive hill position over the centuries.
Tourist Information Centre.
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Map of Hythe |
What
To See -
Hythe Tourist Attractions
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 Saltwood
Castle, dating from Norman times,destroyed by an
earthquake in the 16th century, and was a stop on the
way to Canterbury for Thomas
Becketts killers. Restored in the 19th century.  |
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| Romney,
Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, runs along to New Romney
for 13.5 miles on narrow gauge track. |
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Leonard's Church, Norman, crypt has a large mystery collection
of bones including 2000 skulls, unique as locals were 3"
shorter than others in Britain. Tel: 01797 362353 |
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Lympne Animal Park, Mansion and Gardens, B2067 inland,
300 acres with rare breeds, shuttle bus, gorillas, rhinos, tigers,
elephants,etc, nice rooms in the house, shop, etc, Tel: 01303
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| Lympne
Castle, B2067 inland,fortified medieval house, Tel: 01303
267571 |
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you are in Lympne walk along the Royal
Military Canal as it crosses the Marsh from Rye to Hythe,
built to stop a possible Napoleonic invasion. |
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Where
To Stay in Hythe
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Hythe
Reputed to be the oldest private dwelling in England (dating from the 12th century) this delightful house has been beautifully restored. Very comfortably furnished with lovely antiques Two Centuries occupies the first floor of the property. Once a key… Sleeps 5 + t/cot
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Around
The Hythe Area
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the coast around to historic New Romney
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Folkestone (4.17 miles) New Romney (8.52 miles) Dover (10.62 miles) Ashford (10.69 miles) Dungeness (11.90 miles) Canterbury (14.36 miles) Deal (17.16 miles) Rye (17.32 miles) Sandwich (17.88 miles) Faversham (18.97 miles) Ramsgate (23.08 miles) |
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