Romney Marsh overview
O.S Map 189 TR 078261 : Romney Marsh LNR: Nr New Romney (on A259)
Nature Reserve
Set in 11 hectares, this newly designated Local Nature Reserve harbours unspoiled dune grassland, willow scrub and wildlife-rich ponds. As an SSSI it is a nationally important site for great crested newts. Species of special interest include great diving beetles, small red-eyed damselfly and tree sparrow, along with a number of acid grassland plants.
Visitor Centre
This award winning eco-built straw-bale constructed Centre has dramatic displays about the Marsh and its heritage as well as demonstrating ways to reduce your impact on the environment. There are toilets, hot drinks, a gift shop and a wide range of tourist information. There are regular family events and booked groups are welcome.
Opening Times
3 April 2009 to end September 2009 Daily 10am-4.30pm
BBC, BREATHING SPACES- DIRTY WEEKEND 6/7 JUNE
POND DIPPING 11AM AND 2PM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 6&7 TH JUNE
DEMONSTRATION GARDEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR IDEAS ON GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE,VEGETABLE GROWING, COMPOSTING AND WORMERY MAKING 11-3 ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 6&7TH JUNE
GET DIRTY AND LET THE TRAIN TRANSPORT YOU THERE!!!!!
NEW FEATURE FOR 2009 RAIL HALT ON THE ROMNEY HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY-SPECIAL TRAINS RUNNING
19-22 FEB;15 AND 28 MARCH; 4 AND 5 APRIL; 18 AND 19 APRIL;31 MAY;6 AND 7 JUNE;21 AND 27 AND 28 JUNE;7 AND 14 JULY;19/20 SEPT:
DEPARTURES FROM NEW ROMNEY 11.00, 12.00, 1.00, 2.00 AND 3.00
RETURN FROM ROMNEY WARREN HALT 11.10, 12.10, 1.10, 2.10, AND 3.10
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