Welcome to Dymchurch

Dymchurch is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historical landmarks and buildings that can be found in the area.

One of the most popular attractions in Dymchurch is the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. This miniature railway runs for 13.5 miles and takes visitors on a journey through the beautiful Kent countryside. The railway was originally built in the 1920s and has been a popular tourist attraction ever since. Visitors can also take a ride on the Dymchurch Beach Railway, which runs along the beach and provides stunning views of the coastline.

Dymchurch is also home to a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, serving up delicious local cuisine. The village is known for its fresh seafood, and visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes made with locally caught fish and shellfish. There are also a number of shops and boutiques in the area, selling everything from souvenirs to handmade crafts. Overall, Dymchurch is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the history and culture of Kent.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 9.4°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 13.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dymchurch Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Iain Rudgyard	New Hall Close Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0LE 01303872377 School Website
The Marsh Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Shaun Simmons	Station Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BB 01797364593 School Website
Romney Resource 2000 Limited (Romney Resource Centre) Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-24 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda King	Unit 4 Mountfield Road New Romney Kent TN28 8LH 1797367455 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Dale	Fairfield Road New Romney Kent TN28 8BP 01797361906 School Website
Palmarsh Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jamie Leach	St George's Place Hythe Kent CT21 6NE 01303260212 School Website
Lympne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steve Owen	Octavian Drive Lympne Hythe Kent CT21 4JG 01303268041 School Website
Greatstone Primary School Foundation School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matt Rawling	Baldwin Road Greatstone New Romney Kent TN28 8SY 01797363916 School Website
Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carolyn Chivers	Cinque Ports Avenue Hythe Kent CT21 6HS 01303267802 School Website
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Clarke	St John's Road Hythe Kent CT21 4BE 1303266578 School Website
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Charles Joseph	Sandling Road Saltwood Hythe Kent CT21 4HL 01303265521 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Westenhanger Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE 5.16 Miles

Sandling Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH 5.31 Miles

Ham Street Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU 6.91 Miles

Appledore Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG 7.78 Miles

Folkestone West Station Approach, Off Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3PA 7.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Pete's Cars 07757 375406 15 Dunstall Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0QT 1.12 Miles
St Marys Bay Cars 07707 558152 14 Raymoor Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0RD 1.14 Miles
Roadrunner Cars 0800 970 2121 130 Jefferstone Lane, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0SG 1.43 Miles
Dan's Taxis 01303 872872 1 Mulberry Close, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0UN 1.43 Miles
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 10 Palmarsh Cr, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NX 3.28 Miles
New Romney Cars 01797 329292 61 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AH 3.69 Miles
Direct Line Cars 01797 361075 25 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BN 3.81 Miles
Djs Cars 01797 369000 63 Roberts Rd, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8RG 4.51 Miles
London Ashford Airport 01797 322411 Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9QL 5.71 Miles
G And J's Private Hire 07715 406672 54 Station Road, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9ED 6.27 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dymchurch Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Oval Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Fairway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobsden Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Bay Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Jefferstone Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marine Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burmarsh Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donkey Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coast Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Redoubt Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Martello Health Centre 01303 875700	20 Chapel Road Dymchurch Romney Marsh Kent TN29 0TD
Oak Hall 01797 362106	Oak Hall Surgery 41-43 High Street New Romney Kent TN28 8BW
Church Lane Health Centre 01797 364756	The Church Lane Hc Church Lane New Romney Kent TN28 8ER
Church Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Church Lane New Romney TN28 8ER
Oaklands Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stade Street Hythe CT21 6BD

Local Stores

New Romney - Littlestone Road
11 Littlestone Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8LN
01797 369201
Store Website
3.34 miles

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SPAR New Romney
34 - 34A
High Street
New Romney
TN28 8BZ
01797 362356
Store Website
3.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Bull Cottage Cannon Street New Romney Kent TN28 8BJ 01797 363177 newromney@barrowhillvets.com 3.39 miles
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Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Barrow Hill Veterinary 2 Fort Road Hythe Kent CT21 6JS 01303 269000 hythe@barrowhill-vets.com Website 4.51 miles
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Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House 3-5 Portland Road Hythe Kent CT21 6EG 01303 260003 hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk Website 4.79 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Lydd Veterinary Surgery Station Road Lydd Romney Marsh Kent TN29 9ED 01797 321 771 lyddoffice@cinqueportsvets.co.uk Website 6.25 miles
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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park Station Road Smeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SX 01303 813756 evegate@medivet.co.uk Website 6.36 miles
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Medivet Folkestone
3 Sandgate Hill Sandgate Folkestone Kent CT20 2JF 01303 248501 folkestone@medivet.co.uk Website 7.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park. W Hythe Rd West Hythe Hythe CT21 4NT 3.30 miles The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.

Location what3words ferrying.courier.rides

Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly 27-45 Burmarsh Rd 3.56 miles

Location what3words observer.televise.acre

West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area. 3 Seabrook Grove Hythe CT21 5QZ 6.04 miles

Location what3words candidate.merchant.decrease

North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone 1 Peene Cottages 7.44 miles

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Reinden Woods
The Paths Through Reinden Wood, A Mixed Deciduous And Coniferous Woodland, Are A Combination Of Public Bridleway And Permissive Paths Agreed With The Mod. It Is A Surfaced Route For The Most Part, With Some Uneven Ground. 1 The Paddocks Densole Folkestone CT18 7BL 10.34 miles Sign Posted As Mod -There Are Parking Places At The Start Of The Walk, Off The A260 Between Hawkinge And Densole.

Location what3words jacuzzi.published.clock

Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages Rye TN31 7TT 11.91 miles Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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