Hythe has had a frontline place in Britain’s military history since Roman times. Some sites are now attractive features of the town.
Nine must-visit attractions and places of interest in around Hythe are described below. Some also stage entertainment and other events.
In 2012, the Hythe Festival (Friday, June 29 to Sunday, July 8) tops the calendar with colourful processions, activities, etc. at various locations in or near the town centre. In 2013 it’s the turn of the famous Venetian Fete to entertain visitors with parades of decorated floats on the Royal Military Canal, music, funfair and fireworks. (Wednesday, 21 August).
To play or watch, Hythe offers just about every kind of sporting experience - from golf to swimming (sea and indoor pools), from angling to kite-flying.
Hythe is famous for small, independent shops selling household goods, food specialities, fashion wear, antiques and collectables; three supermarkets, too.