Romney Marsh
Romney Marsh
4.5
Historic SitesNature & Wildlife Areas
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Romney Marsh is known for its natural beauty, the diversity of its habitats, rich history, extensive coastline and its sheep. With excellent accommodation, outstanding attractions, fine food and drink, varied walking routes and many sandy beaches, Romney Marsh is an ideal place to visit, explore and enjoy.
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juliaandadam123
Ashford, UK1,727 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
We left the town and went for a country drive. It’s a short experience (as with every piece of countryside in Kent!) but beautiful none the less. Lovely flat views all around, especially in the sunshine.
Written 20 August 2022
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Ginger496
Hertford, UK24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
It's like the place where time stopped still! Magical, eerie place, full of atmosphere and mystery - great place to explore!
Written 19 January 2022
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Cherriesfan99
Cheltenham, UK849 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
We were very lucky to visit on 3 days, all of which had great weather. So this lovely peaceful, pastural location has open vista of flat countryside, dissected by straight line drainage ditches, and low hedges. And characteristically sheep everywhere.
As to what it would be like to be here in mid- winter, I can only guess. This is a beautiful, almost timeless place
Written 28 September 2021
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Graham C
London, UK542 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
This is a strange church, set in a field to service a village, Fairfield, that no longer exists. There is a causeway through the drainage ditches which is the only safe way to reach it. The church was built of wood in the 13thC and encased in brick in the 18thC but the wooden roof etc remains intact and is wonderful. The interior is Georgian and very origional. The church is locked and the keys are available from the farm just along the road (Beckets Bran Farm). Well worth a diversion if you are in the area.
Written 13 September 2021
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Patrick A
New MIlls Derbyshire33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
I was surprised how varied the scenery was given how flat the area is, tall hedgerows, plenty of trees and abundant streams/ditches create an excellent visual spectacle. Fairfield church accessible only on foot is a real iconic image.
Lots of good walking with plenty of quiet and solitude.
Written 13 July 2021
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peterandanna
Hertfordshire, UK698 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
In June 2021 we approached the church by car and it's beauty and setting, among fields of sheep, took our breath away. Stopping to slowly admire this exquisite church and to take photographs isn't easy. The country road is narrow. The setting bucolic.

You can obtain a huge old key to go inside the church from a house opposite.

We passed it at all times of the day and in sun and rain. It was always awe inspiring. The proportions are just right. Dare we say it, romantic too!

We visited several ancient churches in the area but few were open.
Written 18 June 2021
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MissSCP
Kent, UK185 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
Great walking and cycling routes, incredibly peaceful with ever changing scenery. Plenty of pubs and cafes on rambling and cycling routes so you can always grab a drink and bite to eat.
Written 8 March 2021
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples

St Thomas à Becket Church in Fairfield is arguably the most iconic building on Romney Marsh. It is a beautiful structure that stands alone in a field, surrounded by watercourses and the ever present sheep.

Fairfield, the village it once served, has long since disappeared, but the church has survived and is now part of the civil parish which includes the villages of Brookland, Brenzett and Snargate. The church is dedicated to St Thomas à Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170.

The building dates back to the 13th century but, not surprisingly, had to be mainly rebuilt in the 18th century, when the entire timber building was encased within brick walls, and the roof covered with heavy red tiles. The interior is a simple delight, with interior timber-framing, and low timber arches stretching over the nave, while the congregation is catered for via bright white painted, boxed pews.

St Thomas is still an active church although services, I think, are only monthly. For obvious reasons re location and sheer beauty however, the church is also used frequently for weddings, and I couldn’t help picturing brides and bridesmaids making their way to the church from the road, and trying desperately to avoid treading in sheep poo on the way!
Written 12 September 2020
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Alison
Lampeter, UK16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Drive round the Romney Marsh and you'll be in a world you've never been before. It is as flat as flat so you can see for miles. Go in the churches they are so interesting. Visit Dungerness amazing place. Just enjoy the explore
Written 19 August 2020
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Colin F
Stowmarket115 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
A beautiful place to walk and enjoy the sea air, wildlife and views.
On our visit there was a lot of work on the new visitor centre = which will be great when finished.
Only reason I couldn't rate it 5 was the plague that blights so many of these sites please dog walkers clear up behind your pets.
Written 15 August 2020
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