Days Out

There’s no shortage of amazing days out near Lathe Barn. Here are just some fantastic examples:

Beaches: For the best shingle and sand beaches, make your way to Dymchurch Beach, St Mary’s Bay, Hythe Beach Greatstone or Littlestone or the dunes of Camber Sands.

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (2.5 miles away): Plumes of steam are visible from Lathe Barn, as the trains from the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway make their way along the coast. The closest station to the site is Dymchurch, with trips to Hythe or Dungeness. There’s also lots of things to see in the visitor centre too.

Port Lympne Reserve (4 miles away): Port Lympne Reserve is a breeding sanctuary for rare and endangered animals. Here you’ll find everything from rhinos, tigers and zebras to gorillas, wolves, bears and much more. There’s even a dinosaur forest where you can take a trip back in time.

Action Watersports, Lydd: An array of water sports, including: Jet Skiing, Flyboarding and Lake swimming and inflatable fun based on a sheltered lake a short drive from the campsite. Wetsuits andbouyancy aids are included in the activity hire, with a cafe onsite for spectators if you don't fancy getting wet!

Folkestone (9 miles away): Retro clothes, fabulous furniture finds and delectable sweets: what more could you ask for? Take a walk out onto the Folkestone Harbour Arm to experience live music and sample some street food options. Or you can head through the old town and stop off for a drink at one of the many quirky pubs. With restaurants like the incredible Rocksalt nearby, you can also treat yourself to a fine dining experience (although you will need to book ahead).

Dungeness Beach (12 miles away): This is a tiny fishing hamlet and the location of numerous pop videos over the years for bands such as Turin Brakes, Pink Floyd and The Prodigy. Experience the vast shingle beach with the imposing power station, then be sure to stop for the best fish and chips around at the Pilot pub.

Hythe (12 miles away): A coastal market town, Hythe is on the edge of Romney Marsh and full of medieval and Georgia buildings, as well as a Norman church on the hill and a Victorian promenade. This makes it a fantastic option for a day out sightseeing. Hythe is also the northern terminus of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, so you can head off on an amazing railway adventure from here too.

Tenterden (15 miles away): Tenterden is an elegant town on the edge of the remnant forest of the Weald, overlooking the valley of the River Rother. It has a pretty high street with some fantastic pubs and options for lunch. Other attractions here include the popular Kent and East Sussex Heritage Railway. This runs a 10-mile stretch of line between Tenterden and Bodiam. Just outside of Tenterden you’ll also find the Chapel Down visitor centre and ship, which is England’s biggest wine producer.

Rye (18 miles away): A popular tourist destination, Rye has shops trading antiques, collectors’ books and records. These are alongside the many art galleries selling works by local artists and potters, which change exhibitions throughout the year.For nature lovers, Rye stands at the centre of a network of reserves, some of national importance. There’s plenty of sights to see, including the neighbouring Pett Levels and Pools, as well as the Pannel Valley nature reserve.

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