Lympne Castle
Castle Medieval Kent castle with gardens and historic interiors
Fortified manor near Romney Marsh in Kent, Lympne Castle draws visitors for medieval architecture, historical rooms and gardens used for events and guided tours.
Lympne Castle is a historic fortified manor house near the village of Lympne in Kent, England. It is a surviving medieval building in a rural/coastal part of southeastern England and is known locally as a historic estate.
The building dates from the medieval period and has seen alterations and restorations in later centuries; it has been used as a private residence and for occasional events. Architectural features include defensive elements typical of fortified manor houses and later domestic additions.
The castle sits close to the English Channel coast in Kent, within walking distance of the village of Lympne and a short drive from the larger towns along the Romney Marsh and Folkestone/Hastings corridor.
How to Get to Lympne Castle #
Lympne Castle sits beside the village of Lympne in Kent, near Hythe on the Romney Marsh. By car take the A20 (from Ashford/Folkestone) or the coastal A259 to Hythe and follow local signs; there is local parking near the castle. The nearest National Rail station is Westenhanger (on the Ashford-Folkestone line); Westenhanger is within roughly a 10-20 minute walk of the Lympne village area.
Best Time to Visit Lympne Castle #
Best visited in late spring or early summer for mild weather, gardens in bloom, and easier walking without the cold of winter.
Weather & Climate near Lympne Castle #
Lympne Castle's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (704 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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