VISITING LYDD
Nestled on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent, Lydd offers visitors a unique mix of coastal charm, historic sites, and natural beauty. Whether you’re flying in for a day trip or exploring the surrounding area, Lydd is the perfect gateway to discover the South East.
Taxi / Private Hire
Marsh Taxis (+44 1797 363 636) and Sands Taxis (+44 7885 280 115) both know the airport gate — pre‑book 24 h.
Car Rental
Practical Car & Van Rental deliver to terminal (from £45 / day). Book at least 48 h ahead.
Bus
Stagecoach route 102 (Folkestone ↔ Lydd‑on‑Sea) stops at “Lydd Airport Turning” on the A259 – 12‑min walk to terminal. Hourly, 06:00–19:00.
Rail
Nearest National Rail: Appledore (10 mi) and Ashford International (17 mi – high‑speed to London St Pancras in 38 min). Connect by taxi or bus 102 to Ashford (60 min).
Cycle
National Cycle Route 2 passes the airport entrance; flat marsh roads, but expect strong coastal winds. Free bike parking by the fire station.
George Hotel & Smokehouse, Lydd
Distance: 2mi/5min
Approx£/Night: 95.00
16th‑century coaching inn; on‑site smokehouse restaurant
Romney Bay House Hotel, Littlestone‑on‑Sea
Distance: 5mi/10min
Approx£/Night: 150.00
Boutique seafront hotel; art‑deco heritage; sea‑view rooms
Captain Howey Hotel, New Romney
Distance: 5mi/10min
Approx£/Night: 70.00
Budget‑friendly; 2‑min walk to Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
Distance: 10mi/20min
Approx£/Night: 210.00
Luxury safari‑park lodges & glamping; free after‑hours access to animal reserve
The George Hotel Smokehouse
Low‑and‑slow brisket, local scallops; kids’ menu; Sunday roasts.
The Pilot Inn, Dungeness
Famous for fresh plaice & chips landed 200 m away; huge windows facing the shingle headland.
The Snack Shack
Fishermen’s hut serving crab rolls & lobster wraps (11:30‑15:00, fair‑weather only).
The Woolpack Inn
Marshland gastro‑pub with local Romney salted lamb; cosy 15th‑c. interior.
Griggs of Hythe
Award‑winning fishmonger with upstairs café – try the smoked‑fish platter.
Dungeness National Nature Reserve
Britain’s only desert‑like landscape; shingle ridges, Prospect Cottage garden, quirky fishermen’s huts.
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
15‑inch‑gauge steam trains along 13 mi of coastline; day rovers available.
Port Lympne Safari Park
900 animals incl. giraffe & rhino; truck safaris; treehouse stays.
Camber Sands
2‑mile golden sand dune beach; kitesurf rentals on‑site.
Historic Cinque Port of Rye
Cobblestone Mermaid Street, antiques, tower views from St Mary’s Church.
Need more help?
Call Lydd Airport on +44 1797 322 400 (08:30‑19:00)
