Historic Cinque Port town with the Royal Military Canal, Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, and a strong High Street.
Hythe is a historic Cinque Port town approximately four miles west of Folkestone, with a compact High Street, a picturesque Royal Military Canal, and the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway — one of the world's smallest public railways.
The town has a strong independent retail offering on its High Street, including butchers, bakeries, and specialist shops alongside national chains. Hythe is popular for day visitors and has a variety of cafes, restaurants, and traditional pubs.
Hythe is within the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area and its CT21 postcode is closely linked to the wider Folkestone business community. The town has its own strong local identity and is surrounded by the Romney Marsh landscape to the west.
