A Saxon Charter of the 8th. century, referring to a grant of rights and land at 'Hylde', gives Lydd its present name.
The town has some fine historic buildings and is dominated by All Saints Church, known as the ‘Cathedral of the Marsh’. In the north wall are the remains of a small Saxon Church. Elsewhere in the town, there are several buildings worthy of a visit, including the Guild Hall, the medieval Court Hall, the haunted George Hotel and the old Fire Station Museum.
Whilst still retaining its history and traditions, Lydd is home to a large military training centre, the nuclear power station at Dungeness, an airport and various industries.
Lydd Club Day was revived in 1948 and is held every year on the third Saturday in June.