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Dymchurch North Beach is a straight beach adjacent to Romney Marsh, comprising a mix of sand and shingle. The beach has a wide concrete footway and a low sea wall. At low tide, the sand stretches out approximately half a mile, and the Romney to Dymchurch steam railway runs past the beach. Visitors can find refreshments further south along the beach.
The beach forms part of a long stretch of sand and shingle backed by a wide sea-wall, which it is possible to walk along. As you head north-east, the beach becomes quite narrow. Martello Tower (number 24) overlooks this stretch of the beach, which was once part of the military defences built to defend the south coast from a possible Napoleonic invasion. Today, this tower has been converted for use as a private residence.
The beach is a popular spot for families, with plenty of things to do both on the beach and in the village. When the tide goes out, the beach opens up wide, providing ample space for beach games, paddling, building sandcastles, or simply relaxing. The village of Dymchurch sits just behind the seawall, offering cafés, amusements, pubs, and small shops.
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, a steam railway that has been delighting visitors since the 1920s, also stops in the village. The railway runs along a 13.5-mile stretch of coastline and offers a fun and unique way to explore the area.
The beach is shallow and gently sloping, making it generally safe for swimming. However, visitors should always check the tide times and stay aware of the sea conditions. In 2024, Dymchurch beach received a Seaside Award from Keep Britain Tidy, but in 2025, concerns over water quality resulted in a 'no swim' warning.
There is a large promenade running along the back of the beach, ideal for walking, scooting, or enjoying the sea views. The beach has a decent-sized pay-and-display car park close by, as well as public toilets and accessible areas along the promenade.
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 North Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle
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| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 22°C |
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| Min temperature | 14°C |
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The tide at Dymchurch North Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:19 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:03 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Litter bins
Car parking off the A259, near the beach.
Seasonal restrictions apply, please check beach signs for more information.
Beach cleaned daily.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 19 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 20 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
Location: Botolph's Bridge
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Burmarsh
OS Grid: TR126317
Coordinates: 51°2'45"N 1°1'57"E
Mapcode: GBR V0X.9XB
What 3 Words: brightly.shrug.wand
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Shepway
Parish: Dymchurch
Nearest postcode: TN29 0TX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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