Historic churches · South East England
Hythe, Kent
Hythe ( ) is an old market town and civil parish on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent, England. Hythe is an Old English word meaning haven or landing place.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Hythe ( ) is an old market town and civil parish on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent, England. Hythe is an Old English word meaning haven or landing place.
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Hythe ( ) is an old market town and civil parish on the edge of Romney Marsh in Kent, England. Hythe is an Old English word meaning haven or landing place.
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Background
History
The name Hythe derives from the Old English for 'landing place'. The earliest reference to Hythe is in Domesday Book (1086) though there is evidence of the area having been settled since Roman times. The town has mediaeval and Georgian buildings, as well as a Saxon/Norman church on the hill and a Victorian seafront promenade. Hythe was once defended by castles at Saltwood and Lympne. Hythe Town Hall, a neoclassical style building, was completed in 1794. Hythe's market once took place in Market Square (now Red Lion Square) close to where there is now a farmers' market every second and fourth Saturday of the month. Hythe has gardening, horse riding, bowling, tennis, cricket, football, squash…
Description
Folkestone & Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society owns the Tower Theatre at Shorncliffe. It is a charitable organisation which performs several shows a year.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0716, 1.0840
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Hythe
- Postcode
- CT21 5NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hythe, Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hythe, Kent?
- Hythe, Kent is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT21 5NW), in the parish of Hythe.
- Is Hythe, Kent free to visit?
- Yes, Hythe, Kent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hythe, Kent?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CT21 5NW. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency.