Hythe is a modest seaside market town on the border of Romney Marsh, in the District of Shepway on the south coast of Kent in England. Hythe can be found on the northern terminus of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, which runs parallel to the coast. Opening in 1927, the trains operate on a gauge measuring 380 millimetres and the track is about 14 miles long. According to the 2011 Census, Hythe has a permanent resident population of around 14516. The town's name pertains to the Old English term meaning 'Haven' or 'Landing Place'. Located in the town is a wide range of medieval and Georgian era structures, not to forget the Saxon and Norman age church on the hill and a Victorian seafront promenade. Hythe was a settlement that was guarded by 2 castles at one point in its past history, referring to Saltwood Castle and Lympne Castle. As a major Clinique Port, Hythe once did have a lively harbour, which has disappeared altogether over the past 300 years due to silting. The Town Hall, formerly a Guildhall, was erected in 1794, with its fireplace being produced by the Adam Brothers. Near the existing Farmers' Market that is hosted in the town every second and 4th Saturday of the month, Hythe's medieval market used to happen in Market Square, which is now referred to as Red Lion Square. There many social and sporting activities readily available to locals through gardening, horse riding, bowling, tennis, cricket, football, squash and cruising clubs. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of respected experts in Hythe to make certain of quality.