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  • The capital of the Marsh, The Gift from the Sea.
  • In 1287 the Great Storm changed the course of the Rother; for New Romney it was the beginning of the end as a major port.
  • A bustling small town, a centre for green tourism.
  • Wonderful wildlife, superb shingle coastline with golden sands.
  • The world’s smallest railway ‘The Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway’ is based at New Romney.

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In 1923 Alister MacKenzie “The Course Doctor” redesigned Littlestone Golf Course, now one of the finest courses in the country, before moving to America and with the great Bobby Jones created the Augusta National, home of the ‘Masters’.

Contact Tel: 01797 362348
Website: www.newromneytc.kentparishes.gov.uk
 

Message from Lord Warden

Message from Lord Warden I was delighted to be asked by Her Majesty the Queen to take on the ancient offices of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle, following such illustrious predecessors ....

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Cinque Ports DVD

Eminent historian and television presenter, Dr David Starkey, tells the story of the Cinque Ports from the origins of this unique organisation, nearly 1,000 years ago, to the present day.

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