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48 Hours in FOLKESTONE , HYTHE AND ROMNEY MARSH CONT .
ROCKSALT © Paul Freeman Photography
DINNER A visit to Folkestone is not complete without treating yourself to a meal at Rocksalt . Housed quite literally on the water of Folkstone ’ s harbour , the futuristically modern , black , textured , curved building is cantilevered over the sea to offer a floor to ceiling glass dining room and balcony with uninterrupted sea and sunset views . The awardwinning restaurant only uses the finest local , seasonal produce , to offer seafood lovers everything from sophisticated oysters and decedent lobster , to classic fish pie and fish and chips . Diners can also indulge in personally tailored cocktails made with top-shelf spirits , and a host of acclaimed wines and craft beers , made all the better on that outside balcony ...
Day 2
ROMNEY HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY © Graham Gillson
MORNING Start your second day with a bracing outdoor adventure along the unique coast and countryside of the Romney Marsh , where farmland is punctuated with historic churches and isolated villages . A great way to see the landscape is onboard the Romney , Hythe and Dymchurch Railway , a 90 year old miniature railway that runs for 14 miles from Hythe to the shingle expanses at Dungeness .
Jump off the train at Dymchurch and indulge in the traditional seaside fun of the fair with arcades , funfair rides , bucket and spades , and a long expanse of sandy beach at low tide .
LUNCH Beach 48 , Dymchurch A trip to the beach is not complete without sampling the local fish and chips , here at Beach 48 you can enjoy a local fish and chips whilst taking a stroll along the seafront taking in the fresh sea air .
FOLKESTONES BEACH HUTS © Visit Kent
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