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Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach

(Dymchurch Redoubt Beach, Dymchurch South Beach)

Kent, England


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Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach, located on the Kent coast adjacent to Romney Marsh, is a popular seaside destination offering a mix of sand and shingle, a wide concrete footway, and a low sea wall.

The beach at Dymchurch stretches for approximately 3 miles along the Kent coast and is backed by a new, improved sea wall built in 2011 at a cost of £60 million. The sea wall is wide enough to allow pedestrians to walk all along the beach between Hythe Military Rifle Range and St Mary’s Bay. The beach itself is a mix of sand and shingle, with a wide expanse of golden sand that opens up at low tide, making it perfect for beach games, paddling, and building sandcastles.

The village of Dymchurch sits just behind the seawall, offering a range of facilities including cafés, amusements, pubs, and small shops. Visitors can enjoy donkey rides, organised on Dymchurch Beach in the holiday season, and take a ride on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch narrow gauge railway, which runs between Hythe and Dungeness. The beach is also a great spot for swimming, kite-surfing, and horse riding during the winter months.

A Martello Tower (number 23), built in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars, stands overlooking the beach, offering stunning views of the coastline. The tower is now owned by English Heritage and visits can be arranged by prior appointment.

The beach has a large promenade running along the back, ideal for walking, scooting, or enjoying the sea views. There is plenty of parking nearby, with a decent-sized pay-and-display car park close to the beach and more spaces dotted around the village. Public toilets are available, and everything is generally accessible, with ramps and level areas along the promenade. In 2024, Dymchurch beach received a Seaside Award from Keep Britain Tidy; however, concerns over water quality have led to a ‘no swim’ warning in 2025.

Dogs are allowed on Dymchurch Beach, but with some restrictions. From 1st May to 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the main beach area near the centre of the village between 10am and 6pm. Outside of those times, and in the quieter stretches to either side of the main beach, dogs are usually allowed.

Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Sunday 20 July

Tonight
Chance of rain 56%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 15°C)
Wind 9mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 65%
Max temp. 22°C
(feels like 18°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:36 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:23 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   17.1°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops Litter bins Slipway
  • Popular Activities

    Sunbathing Walking
  • Features

    Nature reserve Visitor centre
  • Parking

    There is a large car park off Dymchurch Road.

  • Dogs

    Seasonal restrictions apply, please check beach signs for more information.

  • Beach Cleaning

    Beach cleaned regularly.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Dymchurch Amusement Park (0.2 miles)
Dymchurch Martello Tower No.24 (0.2 miles)
Alpaca Annie (1.4 miles)
Romney Marsh Visitor Centre (2.3 miles)
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (3.1 miles)
Romney Marsh (3.4 miles)
Smugglers' Alehouse (3.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Dymchurch

Location type: Town

OS Grid: TR101289

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Shepway

Parish: Dymchurch

Nearest postcode: TN29 0NG

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