Hythe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hythe which includes a church or cathedral, a cemetery and religious elements
Hythe which includes heritage elements, religious elements and interior views
Hythe
Hythe
Hythe which includes interior views and heritage elements

“Venice in Kent” offers charming canals, a busy farmers market and a stately hilltop church with skeletons in the closet.

Hythe is a quaint Kentish town dotted with relics of its long and rich heritage as an important marketplace and the major harbour in the Cinque Port. The town features a distinctive waterway, the Royal Military Canal, which was intended to assist the town’s defence against Napoleonic invasions.

Stroll down the tree-lined path along the canal that runs through town and under the central Stade Street. On a sunny day, rent a boat from near the Ladies Walk Bridge and paddle among the swans. Join the town’s festivities every second year at the Hythe Venetian Fete and cheer decorated floats as they parade down the canal. Wander up the terraces to historic St. Leonard’s Church, the stately 11th-century cathedral-style church containing an ossuary with over 2,000 human skulls. 

Visit Red Lion Square, the old market square which brought many merchants and townspeople from the surrounding East Kent villages in medieval times. The Farmers Market still operates in the square every second Saturday. Investigate the Red Lion Square’s ornate Victorian drinking fountain, donated to the town in 1866. If it's a nice day, wander down to the beachfront and enjoy a quiet and relaxing walk along the esplanade, and enjoy the clear views across the sea to the French coast.

Fun for the whole family can be found at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, located 4 miles (6 kilometres) from Hythe. Set in an early 20th-century mansion’s grand estate, the Animal Park has cared for an impressive collection of African and Asiatic animals since 1976. 

Hythe is located 14 miles (23 kilometres) southwest of Dover. The East Kent Stagecoach service has a main interchange point in Hythe, making it a convenient place to visit while touring around Kent county. Hythe has a warm, seaside climate, but prepare for high chances of rain in the colder months. Thankfully, British pubs have been providing refuge from British drizzle for centuries, so enjoy a pint like a Kentish local. 

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Princes Parade, Hythe, England
The price is ₹9,635 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹9,635
₹11,563 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,027 reviews)
"Lovely hotel well positioned"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf
OYO Stade Court Hotel

OYO Stade Court Hotel

3 out of 5
Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,239 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹5,239
₹6,869 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (328 reviews)
Great location
"Good value for money and an excellent location on the sea front. However the hotel and the room are tired and could do with renovation. Room was clean and bed quite comfy. For the money it was fine."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

OYO Stade Court Hotel
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England
The price is ₹31,346 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹31,346
₹37,615 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Great experience for my 1 and 8 year old"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve

2 out of 5
Port Lympne Reserve, Nr. Ashford, Hythe, England
Stay at this campsite in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Port Lympne ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Great experience for my 1 and 8 year old"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Pinewood Camping Pods - At Port Lympne Reserve
Lovely 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment max 4 per

Lovely 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment max 4 per

3 out of 5
Hythe, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Hythe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Gardens and Hythe Beach ...
Lovely 1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment max 4 per
The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel

3.5 out of 5
51 - 53 Beach St, Deal, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Deal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Deal Pier and Astor Theatre are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (78 reviews)
"Unfortunately the shower in room 2 was not working either boiling hot, or no water."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

The Clarendon Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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