South Coast of England – Things to Do on a Day Out Staying at Camber Sands or Rye Bay – Part 2 East
Part Two – East of Camber and Rye – Three or Four Ideas
Following on from part one of things to do feature on “South Coast of England. Things to Do on a Day Out Staying at Camber or Rye Bay – Part One”, this article (part two) gives you some ideas if you are looking to head east along the coast towards towns such as Dungeness, Lydd, New Romney, Hythe, Folkestone and Dover.
As in part one, below we offer some interesting suggestions that will help you and allow you to appreciate the area and this beautiful part of the country.
But once again… be warned… if you are searching for themed parks with dodgem rides and candy floss… this is not the article for you.
All of the suggestions of things to do will help you pass the time away and can be a great day out. All distances mentioned are approximate from Camber to the location and we strongly recommend that (out of season) if travelling any distance you check or phone to see if the facility is open.
East of Camber and Rye
Dungeness
Old Lighthouse – 9.7 miles
Climb the top of the tower of the old lighthouse at Dungeness. In season it is open daily 10.30 to last entry at 4.30. Costs are in the region of four pounds. You get panoramic views over the English Channel and surrounding countryside. Dungeness normally makes the headlines for its power station, more importantly for holiday makers and day trippers, people flock to Dungeness because it has been designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
It is home to over 600 species of plants which is over 30% of all plants found in the UK.
The National Nature Reserve stretches across Dungeness to encompass the vast RSPB reserve and is intended to help protect the landscape and its wildlife.
If you are looking for something to eat then there are two fantastic (and highly rated) pubs serving hand battered Fish and Chips as a real speciality. Many people travel miles and return year after year to taste the fayre… definitely worth a visit. One is very close to the lighthouse the other on the main road that runs from Lydd towards St Marys Bay – via Dungeness.
Lydd
Lydd Airport – 7.4 miles – TN29 9QL
Also in the area is Lydd Airport… which on a busy Saturday and Sunday morning in the summer is worth a visit as you get very close to the runway from the restaurant area (it is open through the week but there are less traffic movements). The restaurant has plenty of tables and serves teas, coffees and snacks. For the more adventurous with a passport… day trips to France are popular in the summer.
Port Lympne – 18.7 miles – CT21 4PD
The animal park.
This is a must visit for all the family. Port Lympne’s Wild Animal Park offers one of the best full days out in Kent. With over 600 acres, and home to over 650 rare and endangered animals, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park offers a treat for everyone. My favourite… the gorillas… I can sit for hours fascinated by their behaviour… very therapeutic!
There is a safari vehicle to transport you between the four on-foot zones. In these zones you’ll discover conservation first hand with key exhibits and exciting interactive educational displays. There are three play areas and two restaurants featuring large outdoor verandas with stunning views. Buggies must be left at buggy park. It is open 9.30am-6.30pm and charges are in the region of twenty pounds per adult and eighteen pounds for children under 16.
Hythe. New Romney, Dungeness… and all points in between
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR – Railway, Dungeness station) – 10.5 miles TN29 9NB
Miniature Steam Railway – The RH&DR is another fantastic attraction to visit and certain tickets purchased will allow you FREE admission to the Model Railway exhibition at New Romney. Adults fifteen pounds, children just over seven pounds and senior citizens are priced in the region pf thirteen pounds. Trains leave Dungeness at 10.17, 11.02, 11.47, 12.32, 1.17, 2.02, 2.47, 3.32, 4.17, 5.02, 6.04 and take just over an hour to Hythe, stopping at Romney Sands, New Romney, St Mary’s Bay and Dymchurch.
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