Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, England

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Child Friendly Attraction in New Romney, Kent, England

The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is Kent's mainline in minature. First opened to traffic in July 1927 as the 'World's Smallest Public Railway' and now covering a distance of 13.5 miles from the picturesque Cinque Port of Hythe, near the channel tunnel, to the fishermans cottages and lighthouses at Dungeness.

There are six stations on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway from which you can board a train and travel across the Romney Marsh.

Hythe — An attractive, small Cinque Port town with small shops, supermarkets, antique shops, an antiques market at the Malt House every Friday and Saturday, restaurants, pubs, swimming baths, sea front and walks or boating along the Royal Military Canal.

Dymchurch — 'The Children's Paradise'. Traditioinal seaside town with sandy beaches, fun fair, pubs, shops, cafes. Home of the Russell Thorndyke's smuggling vicar, Dr Syn.

St Mary's Bay — 10 minutes walk from the sandy beaches, local shops, pub, take-away, Post Office.

New Romney — Headquarters of the RH&DR with offices, workshops, engine shed, Toy and Model Museum. The town offers shops, supermarkets, cafes, parks.

Romney Sands — Formerly Maddieson's Camp, this station serves the adjacent holiday camp and caravan site, Romney Tavern and fine, sandy beaches.

Dungeness — Protected shingle headland renowned for its plants and wildlife. With fishermans cottages, boats, lighthouses, pub, craft shop, power station.

A fantastic day out for the whole family. Highly recommended.