Towns & cities · South East England
Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea — village in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Romney Sands · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lydd-on-Sea is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is part of the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Romney Sands, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area TN29.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DUNGENESS
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lydd-on-Sea is a town located in South-East England, within Kent county and the parish of Lydd. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve (NNR). Additionally, it is recognised under the Ramsar Convention for its significant wetland habitat.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9460, 0.9640
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lydd
- Postcode
- TN29 9NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Romney Sands — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q640951 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lydd-on-Sea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beach, Lydd on Sea - geograph.org.uk - 449281.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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B&Bs · 0.3 km
Sea View
Viewpoints · 0.4 km
Broomhill Sands
Beaches · 1.1 km
200 foot Sound Mirror
Historic houses · 1.3 km
20 Foot Sound Mirror
Historic houses · 1.3 km
30 Foot Sound Mirror
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Denge Sound Mirrors
Viewpoints · 1.4 km
Romney Sands Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.4 km
Romney Sands
Beaches · 1.4 km
Hanson ARC Hide
Viewpoints · 1.9 km
No 1 Battery (Gun emplacement)
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Dungeness National
Wildlife reserves · 2.1 km
Lydd-on-Sea is a town in Kent, located in the South East England region. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
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Things to see in Lydd-on-Sea
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All Saints Church, Lydd
All Saints Church, Lydd — church in Lydd, Kent, England, UK.
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Broomhill Sands
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Christmas Dell hide
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Church of St Nicholas
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📷 5📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Denge Marsh hide
Denge Marsh hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Denge Sound Mirrors
Denge Sound Mirrors is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Dennis's Hide
Dennis's Hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Dungeness Lighthouse
Dungeness Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1961.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dungeness National
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📷 5Lighthouses · South East England
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
Dungeness Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1904.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Firth Hide
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📷 5Beaches · South East England
Greatstone beach
Greatstone beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Hanson ARC Hide
Hanson ARC Hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Makepeace Hide
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📷 5Parks · South East England
Romney Warren Country Park
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RSPB Dungeness
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Scott Hide
Scott Hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Viewpoints · South East England
Southernmost Point of Kent
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South East England
St John's Priory, Including The Ruins Of The Priory
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Pavilion Picture Palace
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📷 5Heritage railway stations · South East England
New Romney railway station
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Plovers
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Broomhill Sands
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
200 foot Sound Mirror
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
20 Foot Sound Mirror
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📷 5Historic houses · South East England
30 Foot Sound Mirror
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Where to eat & stay near Lydd-on-Sea
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South East England
Plovers
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Romney Sands Holiday Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
New Romney Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Ship Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Romney Meadows Caravan and Camping Park
Romney Meadows Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cinque Port Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lydd-on-Sea?
- Lydd-on-Sea is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 9NT), in the parish of Lydd.
- What is Lydd-on-Sea?
- Lydd-on-Sea — village in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Lydd-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Romney Sands, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 9NT.
- Is Lydd-on-Sea a protected site?
- Yes — Lydd-on-Sea is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Lydd-on-Sea free to visit?
- Yes, Lydd-on-Sea is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lydd-on-Sea?
- The nearest railway station is Romney Sands, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN29 9NT.