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Things to see in Dymchurch (United Kingdom): 19 places and when to go
Dymchurch is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Architecture (3), Food and drink (3). The best known are Lympne Castle, Saltwood Castle and Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.0239, 0.9949
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Architecture (3) · Food and drink (3) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 84 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dymchurch
The places in and around Dymchurch, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lympne CastleCastle in Lympne, Kent, England5.7 km
- Saltwood CastleCastle in Saltwood, Kent, England, UK9.0 km
- Port Lympne Wild Animal ParkWith kids · Wildlife5.5 km
- Sandgate CastleGrade I listed Device Fort in Sandgate, Kent, England, UK12 km
- Portus LemanisRoman fort5.3 km
- Dungeness LighthouseLighthouse built 196112 km
- All Saints Church, LyddChurch in Lydd, Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England, UK10 km
- Dymchurch RedoubtFortification in Kent, England, UK4.0 km
- St Clement's Church, Old RomneyChurch in Kent, England, UK7.7 km
- Dungeness Old LighthouseLighthouse built 190412 km
- Ham Street WoodsSite of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, England, UK11 km
- Dymchurch Martello TowerMartello Tower in Dymchurch, Kent, England, UK52 m
- Dymchurch AmusementsWith kids3 m
- European walking route E9, Rye to DoverHiking2.4 km
- Gusbourne Estate WineryWinery14 km
- Hop Fuzz BreweryBrewery5.5 km
- King Charles III England Coast Path: Camber to FolkestoneHiking3.7 km
- Romney Marsh BreweryBrewery5.6 km
- Tolsford HillHill in Kent, UK11 km
When to go to Dymchurch
The best time to visit Dymchurch is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:10
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:37
- DecPossible7:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dymchurch
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dover28 places25 km
- Canterbury45 places28 km
- Biddenden Road27 places31 km
- Battle47 places39 km
- Broadstairs23 places49 km
- Rochester80 places54 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dymchurch?
The best known: Lympne Castle, Saltwood Castle, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Sandgate Castle, Portus Lemanis. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dymchurch?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.
How do you get to Dymchurch?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dymchurch as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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