Dymchurch Beach
Dymchurch Beach
4.5
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Mr&MrsMG
Greater London, UK90 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
We've been to this beach before and were there yesterday with parents and grandchildren aged below 7.

As one of our grandchildren was running around the beach near sea steps a big dog came running up and was called back by the owner as I ran towards our child. Most of the walkers were walking near the sea and we could not enjoy ourselves there

Dogs are banned from 1 May to 30 Sept and every time we have been and we have been a few times, later in the day so many rule breakers do not careless re rules and openly flout the dog ban rule

The dogs may be their pets but not everyone is comfortable with them and recent stories in the press have reinforced our fear of dogs and me, nor the family like dogs trying to sniff us etc

What's the point of laws/rules and a one thousand pound fine if they are not being enforced? We say at least 20 lots of rule breakers, SHAME ON THEM

If I go back next week and video some of these lawbreakers, and send the info to the council, will they follow it up? If yes, I'd follow them to their car and get their car reg as well

I bet you once 2/3 lots of dog ownners were fined the 1k each, others would soon stop.

A lovely beach and lovely shops and we often spend quiet a bit of money here during the summber but will avoid now I think.
Written September 17, 2023
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Jaidria
Maidstone, UK23 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Really frustrating and annoying experience trying to park for day out with family and friend.

Martello car park - 2 different parking machines; one new machine was out of order, and the other contactless card only, that asked us to insert card (for verification) - yet no slot to do so! Have paid by card at other machines before so know how to do this.
This meant my friend tried to use the RinGo phone option which hit a problem when it didn't recognise the site number, so we had to leave the site and move to the next one along. My phone is PAYG text and calls only and would have cost much more to use the RinGo option PLUS don't really feel secure paying over phone and yet another company having my payment details. Prefer to pay cash or card.

On reporting out of order machine to the district council, they replied that it was a new set up. Will only use the central car park now as have been put off going to Dymchurch.

If you want people to spend money in your district make sure it is easy for people to pay for parking!
Written October 29, 2022
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SnapsUK
Kent, UK106 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We went down to the beach in Dymchurch yesterday afternoon with the tide going out. I have known Dymchurch all my life and it is still very much as it was when we holidayed here in the early 1960's, a few more houses and, yes ,more traffic as everywhere else.
Spent a couple of hours on the beach. The only thing that we noticed were dogs on the sands,we thought they were banned? The notices on the sea defences said so,and yet a chap was there with two dogs for most of the time we were there, running all over the beach.
Perhaps the local authority should do spot checks here?
Written July 13, 2022
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JudiB
Yeovil, UK92 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
We parked at the far end of the Martello car park - take change as it costs more with the ap. We launched our kayak from the beach and paddled round the bay. Great for kayaking, very clean beach, great for a beach day or a romantic evening walk.
Written September 12, 2020
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK17,481 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
When the tide is out, Dymchurch Beach is a wide. level expense of sandy beach which is ideal for families. There are no facilities on the beach but drinks, food etc are available in Dymchurch which is not too far distant. It's a great place for walking and exercising your dog (allowed on the beach in the winter months). Behind the beach is a wide wheelchair and pushchair friendly promenade which seems to stretch for miles and which is part of the England Coast Path. Pay and display parking is available by the Martello Tower on the way into Dymchurch from New Romney. This car park, however, is not suitable for high-topped vehicles but these can be left on the pay and display car park in Dymchurch, which is not too far from the beach.
Written March 11, 2022
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK17,481 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Friends
A lovely wide sand beach which is ideal for families. You can walk for miles. Dogs are only allowed from the end of September until May. When the tide is in, there is a whellchair and pushchair friendly promenade at the rear. Pay and display parking is available at the Martello Tower and in the town. Refreshments and amusements are also available in the town.
Written October 2, 2023
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Kennii P
64 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Dymchurch is a nice if tiny hamlet, on the A259 in Kent, most famous as a haunt of 18th century Smugglers and Pirates - thank you Russell Thorndyke! The pirates are still there, but now collecting the parking fees, and flogging fish and chips - but so is the TREASURE! This is one of two of my favourite places in this area for beach metal detecting, the other is still my secret. Once the tide has gone out there are masses of bits and bobs, along with all types of coins to be found here, I have never gone away with less than a few quid, and other bits of silver etc. So if you, or your kids have a metal detector, even a really cheap toy one, this is the place to go. Try the shingle patches, along the groins or around the steps. On a really hot day, wait until about five PM to start searching, the stuff will be just under the surface! Please leave the car park for me to search - usually super productive in 20p coins and keys. But wait! Whatever you find that is not of value, please hold on to it until you can put it safely in the bin, and also, please fill your holes in, too!
Written February 18, 2023
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Samantha C
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Solo
Well what can I say. I paid a blooming fortune for a sea cruise from Calais to the Kent coast. In particular Dymchurch beach.

To start with the boat was so over crowded and no refreshments were served let alone the duty free trolly. It really is a let down. Then no sooner had we eventually had we arrived and got our land legs our lovely tour guide, I forget his name but an absolutely lovely chap in a very smart dark blue uniform ushered along and into what is frankly one of most basic transfer coaches I have ever had the unfortune to use.

Anyway, no sooner had we arrived at our hotel, beautiful place, I believe it was once an old Fort..situated on the top of the cliffs giving an unprecedented view over the Channel, we were told we would be moved. Probably some double booking fiasco. I didn't make a fuss these things happen. And the porters and wait staff at the hotel were just a little off ish, if you know what I mean. Anyhoo, onto another bus we'll a coach actually. All laid on by the hotel I guess, but it was a nice one. It had a small but perfectly functional toilet room and they had coffee on hand. That always makes things a little better I find.

So I don't really know what happened, and I didn't want to say anything and make a fuss but I'm now at Heathrow Airport.. apparently I have won an all expenses paid trip to Rwanda. Could you believe it. Its like winning the lottery. Just imagine, a safari, the open pains of the African savana..

My only real gripe is that I'd paid for Kent. I didn't pack anything appropriate for the Rwandan climate. I don't even know if I will be able to get cell service over there. I'm currently in the departures at Heathrow and frankly the shops are not stocked for this kind of mishap. Fine if I were to be going topless on the beaches of Las Palma but not for trip down to the southern continent. Oh well they wernt to know.

Hopefully my return trip will be just as exiting.
Written June 14, 2022
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Lulu 123
London, UK100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
A beach worth visiting. Very clean with miles and miles of sand. Great for evening walks, sunset and sunrise musings. Hardly any seagulls to disturb your peace as seen in some other Kent beaches. Parking across the road is reasonably priced, plus a lot of amusement arcades and take away restaurants plus cafes and pubs around. The beach theme park is an absolute must visit for the kids. Lots of fun rides and dodgems plus people are really friendly too.
Written June 23, 2024
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Helen G
Wickford, UK74 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
A great beach for families. Two levels of promenade with seats plus a huge expanse of beautiful sand. We especially enjoyed a twilight visit for walking, kite flying and playing cricket.
Written August 18, 2021
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