Hythe

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“Venice in Kent” offers charming canals, a busy farmers market and a stately hilltop church with skeletons in the closet.

Hythe is a quaint Kentish town dotted with relics of its long and rich heritage as an important marketplace and the major harbor in the Cinque Port. The town features a distinctive waterway, the Royal Military Canal, which was intended to assist the town’s defense against Napoleonic invasions.

Stroll down the tree-lined path along the canal that runs through town and under the central Stade Street. On a sunny day, rent a boat from near the Ladies Walk Bridge and paddle among the swans. Join the town’s festivities every second year at the Hythe Venetian Fete and cheer decorated floats as they parade down the canal. Wander up the terraces to historic St. Leonard’s Church, the stately 11th-century cathedral-style church containing an ossuary with over 2,000 human skulls. 

Visit Red Lion Square, the old market square which brought many merchants and townspeople from the surrounding East Kent villages in medieval times. The Farmers Market still operates in the square every second Saturday. Investigate the Red Lion Square’s ornate Victorian drinking fountain, donated to the town in 1866. If it's a nice day, wander down to the beachfront and enjoy a quiet and relaxing walk along the esplanade, and enjoy the clear views across the sea to the French coast.

Fun for the whole family can be found at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, located 4 miles (6 kilometers) from Hythe. Set in an early 20th-century mansion’s grand estate, the Animal Park has cared for an impressive collection of African and Asiatic animals since 1976. 

Hythe is located 14 miles (23 kilometers) southwest of Dover. The East Kent Stagecoach service has a main interchange point in Hythe, making it a convenient place to visit while touring around Kent county. Hythe has a warm, seaside climate, but prepare for high chances of rain in the colder months. Thankfully, British pubs have been providing refuge from British drizzle for centuries, so enjoy a pint like a Kentish local. 

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
4 out of 5
Princes Parade, Hythe, England
The price is CA $103 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $103
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Always feels like home when I visit"

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
OYO Stade Court Hotel
OYO Stade Court Hotel
3 out of 5
Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, England
The price is CA $85 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $85
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and ...
7.4/10 Good! (232 reviews)
"Nice sea view"

Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2024

OYO Stade Court Hotel
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England
The price is CA $268 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $268
CA $322 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Stay at this campground in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"pillows poor? didn’t tell us where toilets where. would to had option to hire golf cart"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England
Stay at this campground in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
"pillows poor? didn’t tell us where toilets where. would to had option to hire golf cart"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
2 bedroomed cottage in Hythe, Kent, close to amenities and beach. Dogs welcome.
2 bedroomed cottage in Hythe, Kent, close to amenities and beach. Dogs welcome.
Hythe
Stay at this cottage in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Fisherman's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
A weekend of rest and recharge
"Clean, comfortable and an excellent location for my short trip away to recharge my batteries. Just me and my dog, we enjoyed it very much"

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

2 bedroomed cottage in Hythe, Kent, close to amenities and beach. Dogs welcome.
Quite, spacious ground floor flat. 5 mins from sea
Quite, spacious ground floor flat. 5 mins from sea
Hythe
Stay at this apartment in Hythe. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and a spa tub. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Fisherman's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Excellent apartment
"A very comfortable apartment in a convenient location for the town, canal and sea front. The host, Beverley met us at the bus stop which was very helpful."

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2023

Quite, spacious ground floor flat. 5 mins from sea
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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