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
Winter opening: November to Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10am - 4pm.
Stop Press!
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway - Special trains running April to September. First train in mornings daily, further details to follow.
Website: WWW.RHDR.ORG.UK
E-mail:
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Telephone: 01797 362353
Events
Organic Gardening Weekend
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March
Rail Shuttle Service Operates
Springwatch: at Romney Warren
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th April
Rail Shuttle Service Operates
Activity: Making Animal Homes
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September
Demonstration and workshop at the Visitor Centre. Rail Shuttle Service Operates.
Craft Weekend
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th November
Held at the Visitor Centre. Rail Shuttle Service Operates.
Key site
Nationally important site for its resident great crested newts. A key site also for pondside invetebrates.
