Welcome to Greatstone on Sea

Greatstone-on-Sea is a small coastal village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the south-east coast of England, between the towns of New Romney and Dungeness. The village is known for its long sandy beach, which stretches for miles along the coast. The beach is popular with tourists and locals alike, and is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun, sea, and sand.

The village of Greatstone-on-Sea has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The area was once a major port, and was used for trading goods such as wool, timber, and fish. Today, the village is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the beach and the surrounding countryside. There are also a number of local attractions, including the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which runs through the village and offers visitors a unique way to explore the area.

Greatstone-on-Sea is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles, while the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the stunning views of the coast. Overall, Greatstone-on-Sea is a charming and picturesque village, and is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty of the Kent coast.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 2.4°C

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Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School Details
Greatstone Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Matt Rawling
Baldwin Road
Greatstone
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8SY
01797363916
School Website
Romney Resource 2000 Limited (Romney Resource Centre)
Special Post 16 Institution
Ages:16-24
Head Teacher
Mrs Amanda King
Unit 4
Mountfield Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8LH
1797367455
School Website
The Marsh Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Shaun Simmons
Station Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8BB
01797364593
School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Dale
Fairfield Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8BP
01797361906
School Website
Lydd Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicki Man
20 Skinner Road
Lydd
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9HW
01797320362
School Website
Dymchurch Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Iain Rudgyard
New Hall Close
Dymchurch
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 0LE
01303872377
School Website
Brenzett Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Charlotte Barnden
Straight Lane
Brenzett
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9UA
1797344335
School Website
Brookland Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Martin Hacker
Brookland
High Street
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9QR
01797344317
School Website
Palmarsh Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jamie Leach
St George's Place
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6NE
01303260212
School Website
Lympne Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Steve Owen
Octavian Drive
Lympne
Hythe
Kent
CT21 4JG
01303268041
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Appledore
Station Road, Appledore, Kent, TN26 2DG
7.72 Miles
Ham Street
Station Approach, Ashford Road, Ham Street, Kent, TN26 2DU
8.41 Miles
Westenhanger
Stone Street, Westenhanger, Kent, TN25 6DE
9.37 Miles
Sandling
Off Sandling Road, Sandling, Kent, CT21 4HH
9.46 Miles
Rye (Sussex)
Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AB
10.23 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Djs Cars
01797 369000
63 Roberts Rd, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8RG
0.30 Miles
New Romney Cars
01797 329292
61 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8AH
1.56 Miles
Direct Line Cars
01797 361075
25 High Street, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8BN
1.60 Miles
London Ashford Airport
01797 322411
Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9QL
1.69 Miles
G And J's Private Hire
07715 406672
54 Station Road, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9ED
2.56 Miles
Dan's Taxis
01303 872872
1 Mulberry Close, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0UN
2.92 Miles
Roadrunner Cars
0800 970 2121
130 Jefferstone Lane, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0SG
2.97 Miles
St Marys Bay Cars
07707 558152
14 Raymoor Avenue, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0RD
3.14 Miles
Pete's Cars
07757 375406
15 Dunstall Gardens, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 0QT
3.19 Miles
Direct Line Cars
01797 361075
10 Palmarsh Cr, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6NX
7.35 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hardy Road
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Dunes Road
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Greatstone Post Office
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Special Mailbox:
Romney Sands
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Grand Parade
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Littlestone Golf Club
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Littlestone Old Post Office
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Taylor Road
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Churchlands
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New Romney Delivery Office
No More Collections Today
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New Romney Post Office
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Lydd Airport
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Coast Drive
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Gordons Villas
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Broadlands
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Church Lane Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Church Lane
New Romney
TN28 8ER
Church Lane Health Centre
01797 364756
The Church Lane Hc
Church Lane
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8ER
Oak Hall
01797 362106
Oak Hall Surgery
41-43 High Street
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8BW
Martello Health Centre
01303 875700
20 Chapel Road
Dymchurch
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 0TD
Brookland Branch Surgery
Brookland Village Hall
Boarmans Lane
Brookland
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9RG
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Local Stores

New Romney - Littlestone Road
11 Littlestone Road
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8LN
01797 369201
Store Website
1.20 miles
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SPAR Greatstone
136 Coast Drive
Greatstone
New Romney
TN28 8NR
01797 363654
Store Website
0.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Bull Cottage
Cannon Street
New Romney
Kent
TN28 8BJ
01797 363177
newromney@barrowhillvets.com
1.64 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Lydd Veterinary Surgery
Station Road
Lydd
Romney Marsh
Kent
TN29 9ED
01797 321 771
lyddoffice@cinqueportsvets.co.uk
Website
2.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Barrow Hill Veterinary Centre
Barrow Hill Veterinary
2 Fort Road
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6JS
01303 269000
hythe@barrowhill-vets.com
Website
8.48 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

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Poultry

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Hythe Veterinary Centre
Osborne House
3-5 Portland Road
Hythe
Kent
CT21 6EG
01303 260003
hello@hythevetcentre.co.uk
Website
8.69 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Medivet Evegate - Montgomery Veterinary Clinic
Evegate Business Park
Station Road
Smeth
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6SX
01303 813756
evegate@medivet.co.uk
Website
10.04 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Poultry

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Small Mammals

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cinque Ports Veterinary Group Ltd
Rye Veterinary Surgery
Cinque Ports Square
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7AN
01797 222 265
infoRye@cinqueportsvets.co.uk
Website
10.14 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Canal Hythe Port Lympne
Starting At The Car Park In West Hythe Follow The Royal Military Canal Path West, After About 1Km (You Will Be Running Parallel With Port Lympne Zoo), There Is A Footpath On The Right That Takes You Up Through The Park.
W Hythe Rd
West Hythe
Hythe
CT21 4NT
7.49 miles

The Carpark Is On The North Side Of The Canal Off The West Hythe Road.
Location
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Hythe Canal
Free Parking At Botolphs Bridge In West Hythe. The Canal Path Runs Left And Right From Here. Flat And Level Walk Where Dogs Can Run Off Lead Either On A Path Or Up On A Grassy Bank. Dogs Can Swim At Points Along The Canal. The Tow Path Is Popular With Cyclists And Horses But The Grassy Top Is Reserved For Bikers And Dogs Only. Beautiful Scenery And Even A Chance To See Wild African Animals As The Route Passes The Plains Of Port Lympne Safari Park- Who Knew There Were Zebras And Giraffes Roaming Free In Kent! Lots Of Picnic Areas On Route, But No Toilet Or Refreshments On Route, Although Pubs Nearby Are Dog Friendly
27-45 Burmarsh Rd
7.66 miles

Location
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Rye Harbor
Wills Cottages
Rye
TN31 7TT
9.05 miles

Park By The Martello Tower. From The East, Rye Is 20 Miles From Ashford Along The A259; From The West We&Amp;#39;Re Just A Short Trip (14 Miles) From Hastings, Again Along The A259. From Central London Follow The M20 To Ashford, Then Take Thea259 To Rye.
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West Hythe Canal
Lazy Afternoon Walk Route. We Walked To Hythe High Street And Went To A Dog Friendly Pub For Dinner Which Was Lovely! There Are A Number Of Dog Friendly Pubs In The Area.
3 Seabrook Grove
Hythe
CT21 5QZ
9.71 miles

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North Downs Way
Following A Wooded Walk From Elham Valley Railway Towards Folkestone
1 Peene Cottages
11.37 miles

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Rye Harbour East Sussex
This 6.9 Mile Walk Started And Finished At Winchelsea Beach In East Sussex (Grid Reference Tq 911155) Taking In Rye Harbour And The Nature Reserve. It Can Easily Be Shortened To Suit Your Needs And Is Almost Totally Flat. It Includes The Baron Shingle Spit, Entrance To Rye Harbour, Ww2 Gun Shelter, Tragic Lifeboat Story, A Martello Tower And The Nature Reserve. It Can Be Adapted To Make It Wheelchair Accessible.
Pett Level Rd
Winchelsea
Lancashire
TN36 4NG
11.51 miles

Grid Reference Tq 911155
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