• The settlement of Lydd is ancient and by the 8th century there was a manor encompassing the whole area.
• Around 1150 Lydd was established as a limb of the Cinque Ports.
• Because of its rivalry with New Romney, Lydd only gained borough status in 1885, and it became a parish again in 1974.
• The town’s museum is open every afternoon throughout the summer.
• From July to September, on Wednesday afternoons there are conducted local history tours around the town.
• The area offers fine beaches and a unique, bracing environment.

Did you know?

• The high explosive lyddite was named after the Town.
• An early form of sound location was tried here before the invention of radar.
• Lydd has an airport with direct flights to Le Touquet.

Contact Tel: 01797 320999
Website: www.lyddtc.kentparishes.gov.uk