New Romney, is just inland, on the Romney Marsh with small villages around it. The town was once a Cinque Port until the river course changed after some storms.
It was an important centre with five churches, only the Norman St Nicholas survives.
Romney Marsh was a smugglers haunt, and battles were fought with the Excise men. You can walk along the Royal Military Canal as it crosses the Marsh from Rye to Hythe, it was built to stop a possible Napoleonic invasion.
Take the road to the sea and you can go south to Dungeness Head, or north along St Mary's Bay, both routes have large beaches to explore and places to visit.
St Mary in the Marsh Churrch, New Romney
in this very small village on Romney Marsh, the church is worth a look as you pass by. Edith Nesbitt, author of The Railway Children is buried in the churchyard. St Mary in the Marsh Churrch information
Lydd, New Romney
B2015, south west of Romney, Lydd was once on the sea too, 14th century church with 130 foot tower, 'the cathedral of Romney Marsh'. Small airport used for motor racing near by. Lydd information
Dymchurch, New Romney
On A259 east along the coast, sandy beach, 1590 New Hall, and a Martello Tower to visit. Dymchurch information
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, Hythe
This famous small railway runs along the coast to Dungeness with various stations on the way. 13.5 miles on narrow gauge track. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway information
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Visit Dover with the white cliffs overlooking the English Channel.
Towns Near New Romney To Visit - straight line distance:
Dungeness Tourist Information (5.20 miles) Hythe Tourist Information (8.52 miles) Rye Tourist Information (9.35 miles) Ashford Tourist Information (11.58 miles)