Hythe, Market town in Kent, England
Hythe is a market town in Kent, England, crossed by the Royal Military Canal that runs through its center. The waterway offers walking paths along its banks where locals and visitors enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Hythe was one of the original Cinque Ports, medieval coastal towns tasked with defending England's shores. This role shaped the settlement's growth and importance as a trading hub for centuries.
St. Leonard's Church sits prominently on a hill above the town and shapes how locals relate to this place. The ossuary below contains human remains that tell a story about centuries of community life.
A farmers' market brings local vendors to town twice a month with fresh produce and regional goods. The canal paths are easy to walk and good for exploring the area on foot without much difficulty.
Military training ranges run along the shoreline where red flags signal when exercises are happening. These flags warn visitors to avoid certain beach areas during active training periods.
Location: Folkestone and Hythe
GPS coordinates: 51.07160,1.08400
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:38
Saltwood Castle
1.1 km
Lympne Castle
4.2 km
Dymchurch Redoubt
4.2 km
St Leonard's Church, Hythe
134 mSaltwood Miniature Railway
897 m
Centuries
52 m
The Town Hall
37 m
Lympne Escarpment
3.8 km
Seabrook Stream
2.4 km
The White Hart Inn
22 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Saltwood
1.3 km
Church of St Stephen
4.2 km
Church of St Michael and All Angels
229 m
Church of St Martin
3.3 km1-7, Theatre Street
175 m
Hythe War Memorial
157 m6-18, Theatre Street
170 m21-27, Church Hill
196 m7 And 7A, Dymchurch Road
324 m29 And 31, Dymchurch Road
481 mThe Bell Inn
565 m2 And 4, Theatre Street
164 mMonument To Mary Bolland About 10 Metres South Of Tower Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul
1.3 km
Dukes Head Inn
394 mThe Oak Inn
199 mRoyal Military Canal, West Hythe Dam to West Hythe Bridge
4 kmRoyal Military Canal, Seabrook Lodge Bridge to Seabrook Sluice
2.1 kmRoyal Military Canal, Twiss Road Bridge to Seabrook Lodge Bridge
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