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New Romney, Dungeness, and Dymchurch are idyllic coastal towns located in the Romney Marsh in Kent, England, each with its own unique charm and rich history.
Once a bustling seaport, New Romney is now a quaint country town nestled amidst verdant farmland which used to be marshland. Located about a mile from the sea, it boasts a long shingle beach popular for recreational activities including swimming. However, visitors are cautioned about the strong tides along the coast. A few of the town's buildings, including a Norman church, have entrances below ground level, a testament to the great inundation in the 15th century which resulted in the silting up of the harbour. The Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Railway, a notable tourist attraction, is a charming narrow-gauge railway that runs a 13-mile stretch along the coast to Hythe.
Dungeness is known for its low-lying headland that extends into the English Channel. It is home to a nuclear power station and two lighthouses. The current black and white lighthouse, operational since 1961, stands alongside the original one built in 1615. Although no longer functioning as a lighthouse, the black lighthouse built in 1904 is open to visitors. Dungeness's vast shingle area is a Nation Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, teeming with a diverse range of plant and bird species. Its largely undeveloped landscape allows nature to flourish, creating a haven for many rare species.
Located two meters below sea level at high tide, Dymchurch is a charming seaside resort with a rich history. It has had a sea wall since Roman times, built to protect the precious agricultural land of the marshes. In 2011, a new wall was constructed at a cost of £60 million to safeguard the town and the inland agricultural area. Dymchurch boasts two large holiday parks replete with leisure facilities such as rides and amusements. It also features a pristine sandy beach which recently won the Blue Flag status for cleanliness and safety. The narrow-gauge railway also has a station here and runs to Hythe, 13 miles to the east.
Source: Wikipedia