Guide to Hythe and Surrounds
Food scene
Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketGreat high-end restaurant with fantastic views over Folkestone Harbour.
The Little Fish Shop
6 Gough RdGrab a takeaway and eat them on the beach!
Roka Pizza Sandgate
91 Sandgate High StBest pizza on the planet!
Sandgate
Antique shops, quirky cafes and eateries
Fine dining and cocktails right on the beach with a fun and quirky atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
The Waterfront
Marine ParadeFine dining and cocktails right on the beach with a fun and quirky atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Great vibe in the summer, quality food and drink, live music
105 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadGreat vibe in the summer, quality food and drink, live music
Royal Military Canal
Great for walks and bike rides and right on the doorstep
A great down out for old and young, enjoy a trip through the game reserve on the army trucks. Alternatively walk the canal past Hythe and see what you can see from the tow path. often Giraffe, Zebra, Gazelle and more!
104 locals recommend
Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadA great down out for old and young, enjoy a trip through the game reserve on the army trucks. Alternatively walk the canal past Hythe and see what you can see from the tow path. often Giraffe, Zebra, Gazelle and more!
Hythe Beach
46 W ParadeGreat for walking, cycling, sea air, swimming, kayaking
Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeBeautiful sandy beach, ice creams and kayak hire
Secret wartime tunnels are a must. This place is vast, takes all day!
357 locals recommend
Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadSecret wartime tunnels are a must. This place is vast, takes all day!
Walk the White Cliffs from the National Trust visitor centre to the lighthouse. Plenty to see along the way!
102 locals recommend
The White Cliffs of Dover
Upper RoadWalk the White Cliffs from the National Trust visitor centre to the lighthouse. Plenty to see along the way!
Created with the spoil from the channel tunnel excavation this unique and peaceful spot is great for a coastal walk and some fine sea views
37 locals recommend
Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadCreated with the spoil from the channel tunnel excavation this unique and peaceful spot is great for a coastal walk and some fine sea views
Pretty village with some great pubs and a good base for some fine walks and views along the North Downs
6 locals recommend
Wye Memorial Crown
Pretty village with some great pubs and a good base for some fine walks and views along the North Downs
Stunning Victorian promenade well worth a strole, brave the steep steps or walkways down to the coastal park but remember you need to make the trek back up!!
13 locals recommend
The Leas
The LeasStunning Victorian promenade well worth a strole, brave the steep steps or walkways down to the coastal park but remember you need to make the trek back up!!
Great for the kids and adults alike. Beautiful landscaped gardens with free adventure play park flows down to the beach
75 locals recommend
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadGreat for the kids and adults alike. Beautiful landscaped gardens with free adventure play park flows down to the beach
City/town information
Canterbury
Great for history lovers, shopaholics and foodies alike
Rye
Beautiful historic town on the edge of Romney Marsh
Shopping
Ashford Designer Outlet
Perfect for discounted designer brands
Quirky shops and cafes in the creative quarter gives an arty vibe, definitely worth a look
9 locals recommend
The Old High Street
The Old High StreetQuirky shops and cafes in the creative quarter gives an arty vibe, definitely worth a look
Waitrose & Partners
Queen StreetSports / Leisure
Etchinghill Golf Club
Canterbury RoadGreat pay and play course
East Cliff Sports
Wear Bay RoadPitch and Putt (or Tennis) with stunning sea views
Hire a kayak or a paddle board for a mini adventure in the harbour and beyond.
31 locals recommend
Folkestone Harbour
Hire a kayak or a paddle board for a mini adventure in the harbour and beyond.
Travel
Day trip to France? Eurotunnel entrance is just 3 miles away
11 locals recommend
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle UK Passenger Check-In
Ashford RoadDay trip to France? Eurotunnel entrance is just 3 miles away
This 13.5-mile miniature railway line between Hythe and Dungeness is a great way to visit Britain's only desert at Dungeness. Stop along the way at Dymchurch for an ice cream on the sandy beach
96 locals recommend
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdThis 13.5-mile miniature railway line between Hythe and Dungeness is a great way to visit Britain's only desert at Dungeness. Stop along the way at Dymchurch for an ice cream on the sandy beach
Take a ferry to France for the day. Only a stone's throw from Bolougne, Le Touquet or even Bruges. All easily doable in a day
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Take a ferry to France for the day. Only a stone's throw from Bolougne, Le Touquet or even Bruges. All easily doable in a day