Known as the ‘Capital of Romney Marsh’, New Romney was granted Cinque Ports status in the second half of the 12th century and it was here that Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, made his abortive attempt to reach Rome. 

In 1287 a great storm caused the River Rother to change its course. The old port silted-up and was lost. Evidence of old tide marks remain on the pillars along the nave of  the Church of  St. Nicholas; where Mayor-making was held (on the tomb of Richard Stuppenye) from 1526 until about 70 years ago. Mayor-making now takes place in the Town Hall which was once a Courtroom. The old jail is still in the Town Hall House. The Courts of Brotherhood and Guestling used to meet in the nearby Assembly Rooms.

New Romney is now famous for the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch steam railway and its annual Country Fayre. Take the Town Trail and enjoy the rich heritage of this quaint, small town.

Within the boundary of New Romney is Littlestone, with its golf course and unspoilt sandy beaches, where the sea meets the unique landscape of Romney Marsh.