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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
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 84% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 21% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
The tide at Dymchurch Martello Tower Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:07 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a large car park off Dymchurch Road.
Seasonal restrictions apply, please check beach signs for more information.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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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
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 14 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 19 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 19 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
Location: Dymchurch
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TR101289
Coordinates: 51°1'17"N 0°59'43"E
Mapcode: GBR SZR.SMZ
What 3 Words: brotherly.accordion.forkful
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 0NG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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