England, United Kingdom · Europe
Lydd works well as a base: 10 minutes from New Romney, 36km from White Cliffs of Dover.
Lydd is in England, United Kingdom, with about 3,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is New Romney, about 5 km away.
Lydd is a town and electoral ward in Kent, England, lying on Romney Marsh. It is one of the larger settlements on the marsh, and the most southerly town in Kent. Lydd reached the height of its prosperity during the 13th century, when it was a corporate member of the Cinque Ports, a "limb" of Romney. Located on DengeRead more
Marsh, Lydd was one of the first sandy islands to form as the bay filled in and evolved into what is now called Romney Marsh.
The parish of Lydd comprises the town of Lydd, Dungeness, Lydd-on-Sea and parts of Greatstone-on-Sea.
Notable buildings in Lydd include the Gordon house longhall, a guildhall, and a medieval courthouse. Chamberlains and churchwardens' accounts of the 15th century survive alongside the town charters.
Lydd lies to the southwest of New Romney and east of Rye.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Lydd.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Lydd.
Within an hour or so of Lydd: Mermaid Street, Rye (12 km), Rye (12 km), Channel Tunnel (Eurotunnel) (23 km), Bodiam Castle (26 km).
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Lydd is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from New Romney.
Road trip
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningSwipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Lydd. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
photogenic
Cobbled hill of half-timbered houses in the ancient Cinque Port of Rye, crowned by the 15th-century Mermaid Inn with its smuggling-era cellars. Houses carry names like 'The House with Two Front Doors'.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A hilltop town of cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, once a Cinque Port and now stranded two miles inland.
12 km · about 25 min drive
tunnel
50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train
23 km · about 25 min drive
castle
A 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, renowned for its picturesque setting and well-preserved exterior.
26 km · about 30 min drive
film location
The moated East Sussex castle used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and many period productions.
26 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A medieval fortress overlooking the English Channel, known as the Key to England due to its strategic defensive significance.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Iconic chalk cliffs reaching up to 110 meters high along the English Channel, symbolizing Britain for centuries.
36 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.
38 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Lydd.
Your trip starts here
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.
