Places - History of Romney Marsh

Action Watersports

Action Watersports, located on a purpose built, freshwater lake in Lydd on Romney Marsh, offers waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefoot and jetskiing.

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01797 321885

Dolphin Inn

Traditional pub on the edge of Lydd town. A timber-framed listed building built in the 18 century. There are two bar areas, one a traditional public bar and the other a lounge area with a tv.

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01797 320259

George Hotel

We are a family run business with a warm and welcoming approach. The George Hotel comprises of 9 guest rooms varying in price, bar food and restaurant dining, also two separate bars with a large beer garden. We are situated in the town of Lydd on the High Street near to Lydd airport, dungeoness power station and camber sands beach. Bar food and restaurant served Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat from 12pm til 9pm. Carvery served Sunday 12pm til 5pm.

Go Sing

Chinese food to takeway in Lydd.

Greedy Monkey

Restaurant serving typical British food, including a Sunday roast.

Guljar Tandoori

The Guljar Tandoori offers Indian and Bangladeshi fine dining experience in Lydd. You cane enjoy traditional Indian food in this contemporary style restaurant. The concept of Samrat Tandoori arose from a need to challenge the current norm in local dining scene with several years of business experience. Opening Times: Sunday to Thursday :12-2pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm Friday and Saturday 5.30- Midnight

Herons Park

Seasonal touring caravan and camping tent pitches on a site with fishing lakes and nature walks. We are a family run business offering a fully residential caravan park along with seasonal touring and camping tent pitches, there are fishing lakes and nature walks on site and locally situated in the heart of the Romney Marshes which offer sites of special scientific interest and English nature. We have a wonderful spacious venue set within the grounds over looking the lake.

Kerry's Kitchen

Located near to Lydd town centre in Park Steet, Kerry's Kitchen offers eat in or take away, breakfast, lunches including our daily specials, homemade cakes, scones & more...Milkshakes, Hot Chocolates... Afternoon teas are available 7 days a week but are pre bookings only (24 hours notice required) Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 3pm and Sunday Sunday 9.30am to 2.30pm. Last food orders are at 2pm

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01797 321052

Lydd Air

Lydd Air operates from Lydd Airport, just north of Lydd. They provide regular services to France, leisure flights, flying with a fighter and charter flights.

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01797 322207

Lydd Kart Circuit

Lydd Kart Circuit has a 1040m, MSA licensed track and offers karting for children from 4 years old (subject to height restrictions). They run an Independent Race Meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month, providing Owner/Drivers with the chance to go Club Racing once a month in a friendly family atmosphere. These meetings cater for kids from 5 years old (in Bambino karts) and then range through various Cadet classes to Junior Subaru, Mini Max, Junior Max, ProKarts, Rotax Max & Rotax Max 177 . Their Hire Kart fleet ranges from Bambinos (available for kids of 6 years and over, provided they are at least 1 meter tall), through single-engine Cadet and Junior chassis to twin-engine ProKarts for the Adults (over 16 years). They welcome bookings from individuals or groups and, although we have a list of basic events on the Arrive & Drive page, we can also tailor an event to suit your requirements. We advise pre-booking for busier times, most notably weekends and school holidays, but can offer Arrive & Drive on many days throughout the year. We can offer one-to-one tuition, kart preparation and kart storage, while the Circuit boasts a well-stocked kart shop – Clarke Karts – selling new and second-hand karts plus spares, oils, racewear, tyres and so on. We also have a Cafeteria which sells hot and cold food (on race days & most weekends), plus hot and cold drinks, chocolate bars and crisps. (The café is open all year round for drinks & confectionery snacks.)

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01797 321747/32

Lydd Parish

Lydd Parish, the southern most parish in Kent, covers Lydd town and Lydd-on-Sea, Dungeness and part of Greatstone on the coast. The Parish Clerk is Mrs Angela Alexander, who can be contacted as below.

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01797 320999

Lydd Speedway

Lydd Speedway is located off the B2075 between Lydd and New Romney. It is a 205m smooth track with banked up corners. They are open every Sunday April to October from noon to 5pm. You have to be a member to ride but you can join on the day and the fees are reasonable.

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07845 521177

Lydd Town Museum

Lydd Town Museum reflects much of the history of the area and offers an interesting insight into what is a fascinating part of Kent.

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01797 366566

Romney Meadows Caravan and Camping Park

For the perfect English countryside holiday, surrounded by quiet beaches, country walks, unique wildlife and some amazing history, country pubs and beach watersports, our caravan park and camp site just outside New Romney is one of the South East's best kept secrets. Facilities include all the essential electrical, recycling and electric hook ups for caravans and motorhomes, as well as camping pitches, camping-pod cabins and kitchen, shower and bathroom facilities; everything you need to enjoy the English summer on the South Coast. Romney Meadows Caravan Park is found just outside New Romney not far from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway, and bus routes along the A259 connecting to Dover, Hastings and Ashford, the park offers; Pitches for motorhomes, caravans and tents Camping pods with electrical points Kitchen facilities including fridge and microwave Showers and toilets Electrical points and wifi access Nearby public transport Miles of beaches and countryside walks

Royal Mail (Closed)

Closed at present as it is being sold. The Royal Mail, built in 1746, was designed to cope with the increasing volume of coaching traffic. It is a popular community pub in the heart of Lydd. They have four rooms: a single, two twin rooms and a triple (double with single bed) room. Tea and coffee, wifi and TV is provided in all rooms.

Royal Oak, Lydd

Situated at the southwest end of Lydd, the Royal Oak is a spacious and welcoming pub featuring friendly conversation and fine real ales. Originally two cottages which were joined together (and eventually extended), the pub consists of two large rooms. The main room features a long bar as well as cosy tables and seating around the sides. The second room is furnished with a pool table, dartboard, and jukebox, and there is room for musicians to perform. The pub is run by Trevor and Mandie Brown along with the help of their dog Sasha and a family of cats.

Tandoori Cottage

The Tandoori Cottage in Lydd pride themselves on serving first class authentic indian cuisine at great prices. "Original spices and authentic taste with a very modern face, Tandoori Cottage brings you the perfect blend of herbs and spices to suit every curry lover!" The Tandoori Cottage is fully licensed and air conditioned. Opening times are: Mon to Sun: 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 11.30pm (Fri & Sat 12.00am)

Tide and Fried

Fish and Chips takeaway located in Lydd High Street.