ULTIMATE KENT STAYCATION CONT .
ROMNEY , HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH MINIATURE RAILWAY
STONIHOE ACTION WATERSPORTS
For those with kids , make a day of it and head to Dymchurch for the morning . Soak up the atmosphere of this traditional seaside town , then jump on the Romney , Hythe and Dymchurch miniature railway ! The 13 1 / 2 miles of track travels between the cinque port town of Hythe and terminates in Dungeness ’ s Nature Reserve , and with several stops in between you can pick and choose where to explore . Dungeness is a must , often described as being like ‘ the end of the world ’, it ’ s renowned for being a prime destination for artists and nature lovers , although , even if you aren ’ t arty , everyone can appreciate its unique and awe-inspiring beauty . Whilst you ' re there , head up to the top of The Old Lighthouse , a building steeped in history and dating back centuries , you ’ ll also get an amazing bird ’ s eye view of the Marsh . If you ' re hungry , try
The Snack Shack at Dungeness Fish Hut , you can sit right on the beach and sample some of Kent ’ s finest freshly caught fish – the lobster salad rolls are to die for ! For the real experience , or perhaps an extended trip , you could even enquire about staying at the Stonihoe , Dungeness ’ s very own converted railway carriage right by the sea . And experience a stay amongst nature in your very own desert !
For those adrenalin junkies , Action Watersports is the answer . Situated in Lydd , just a short 15 minute drive from the Marsh , you ’ ll find an amazing inflatable aqua park along with water skiing , wakeboarding , jet skiing , and many other exhilarating water rides – the sort of place you won ’ t be able to leave . And , if you ’ re a fan of water , why not explore Hythe ’ s historic coastline via paddle board ? Book a session with The SUP HUB , the home of stand-up paddleboarding in Folkestone and Hythe . Come rain or shine , this ASI accredited school will have you mastering the paddle in no time – in a wetsuit of course ! Become a sea adventurer with Folkestone Voyager , whether it ’ s fishing for cod or a trip to view the White Cliffs , this sea angling and boat charter company caters for everyone . Looking for an adventurous Sunday walk ? Explore the stretch of coastline between Hythe and Dover and all that ’ s in between , the military canal , a coffee or ice cream from the Boat House in Sandgate , the views from Folkestone Harbour and much much more .
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