Dymchurch in the civil parish of Folkestone and Hythe is a popular destination offering classic seaside treats like amusement parks, sandy beaches, great fish and chip shops and more.
Easy to reach from London, you can drive to Dymchurch in less than two hours via the M20.
Or you can hop on a train from London’s St Pancras International and get to the Kent seaside village in just over two hours.
The traditional Kent seaside spot just 2 hours from London
Set on the edge of Romney Marshes, Dymchurch is home to a blue flag-awarded sandy beach that is surrounded by miles of flat countryside, making it ideal for walkers or cyclists.
Offering all the traditional features everyone loves about the seaside, the village has its own amusement park, perfect for the whole family.
Dymchurch Amusement Park is next to the sea and is jam-packed with rides, including classics with the Twister, dodgems, ghost train, teacups and much more.
The park also has two arcades on-site, filled with classic arcade games, including the 2p coin pushers and the classic Shoot em Up game.
@southeastfoodies Riding the millionaire’s railway – Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam train. Running from Hythe to Dungeness this is one of Kent’s top tourist attraction and well worth a visit! #rhdr #steamtrain #kent #dungeness #hythe #romney #traintok #thingstodoinkent ♬ Autumn Leaves – Timothy Cole
Away from the park, Dymchurch also has its own miniature railway, with the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.
The railway has been open since 1927 and is known as “Kent’s Mainline in Miniature”, using one-third full-size steam & diesel locomotives to ferry guests to the seaside.
You can find out more about the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway via the website.
For food, Dymchurch is spoilt for choice with plenty of seafood restaurants and pubs to enjoy.
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The Ocean Inn pub and The Ship Inn are among the village’s most popular spots, while Ivy’s Kitchen is a great spot for some classic British meals.
Of course, you can’t go to the beach without getting fish and chips, Beach 48 is highly regarded by locals, with a 4.6 out of 5 Google Reviews rating.
There are plenty of places to stay at Dymchurch, including the Waterside Guesthouse, The Captain Howey Hotel, Littlestone Hotel and more.
