New Romney Area Guide

Situated on the sunny south coast of Kent, New Romney is a historic town and former port with scenic seafront views and access to open countryside. Surrounded by the sweeping landscapes of the Romney Marsh, property in New Romney also benefits from a thriving high street and vibrant food and drink scene.

Welcome to New Romney

One of Kent's original Cinque Ports, modern Romney Marsh lies around a mile inland. A small and peaceful town, it's got plenty of attractions nearby, including the beautiful Dungeness coastline with its rare plants and wildlife. The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway provides a great day out for families, while fitness fans will be kept busy with the fantastic array of walking and cycling routes around the town.

New Romney is a great move for families

Property in New Romney is ideal for families who want easy access to the coast and countryside. There are some highly regarded schools in the local area, including Greatstone Primary and New Romney Primary. For older kids, there's the Marsh Academy which caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

Getting around in New Romney

New Romney lies just off the A259, linking it with the beaches of Dymchurch and, further up the coast, with Hythe and Folkestone. There are nine railway stations nearby, including Ashford International railway station, just a 20-minute drive away. From here, you’ll find services to London St Pancras departing every half an hour, with journey times of just 40 minutes.

A short history of New Romney

New Romney once had its own harbour and was one of the Cinque Ports established to defend the south coast from invasion in the Middle Ages. A series of devastating storms in the late 13th century filled almost the entire town with shingle and debris, and its harbour never recovered. Today you can still see many historic buildings around the town, including a Norman church at the site where the harbour's edge once stood.

Sport and Leisure in New Romney

New Romney is home to several clubs and associations, including an arts society, football club and bowls club. As well as the excellent walking and cycling routes on the doorstep, fitness fans will also love the facilities on offer at Romney Marsh Leisure Centre, home to a gym, squash courts and regular exercise classes.

Shopping and Dining in New Romney

Property in New Romney is close to many useful amenities, including a supermarket and several independent stores around the high street. When it comes to drinking and dining out, popular venues include The Ship Hotel, housed within a 15th-century building in the heart of the town and the Cinque Ports Arms, Diamond BBQ Restaurant, and The Pilot Inn in nearby Dungeness.