Lympne Castle
Kent, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Private owner
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Hotel guests only
- Nearest station
- Westenhanger, 1.7 miles (straight-line)
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
The St, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LQ
Telephone 01303 533533
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 10:30 PM |
Built in the 1080s for the Archdeacons of Canterbury and restored in the early twentieth century by Sir Robert Lorimer, Lympne is now a private house run almost entirely as a wedding and events venue rather than a day-visit attraction.
Who to know
Sir Robert Lorimer · architect who restored the castle 1905-12
Worth the trip
The clifftop position - reviewers repeatedly single out the views over Romney Marsh to the coast.
Before you go
This isn't a walk-up visitor site - access is tied to weddings, private events or overnight stays, so check directly with the venue before planning a trip.
Reviewers who attended weddings, Sunday lunches or events here are near-unanimous in praise of the staff, the food and the clifftop views over Romney Marsh to the coast. Multiple reviewers specifically credit named coordinators for making their day run smoothly. It's consistently described as an events and dining venue rather than a walk-up visitor attraction, with a separate charity garden open day mentioned as one of the few general-access opportunities.
Built in the 1080s for the Archdeacons of Canterbury and restored 1905-12 by Sir Robert Lorimer; now a private wedding and events venue.
“Amazing place.”- CHRIS L, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Cafes did look good but we did not by food as we had eaten already.” - Keith Allen
Common questions about Lympne Castle
Where is Lympne Castle?
Lympne Castle is in Kent, England, at The St, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LQ.
Can you visit Lympne Castle?
Lympne Castle operates as a hotel, so access is normally for staying guests rather than day visitors. Contact the hotel directly about staying or visiting.
Can you stay overnight at Lympne Castle?
Yes - Lympne Castle offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the castle itself or within its grounds. See the Castles You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Lympne Castle?
The clifftop position - reviewers repeatedly single out the views over Romney Marsh to the coast.
Is Lympne Castle a ruin or still intact?
Lympne Castle is largely intact - Built in the 1080s for the Archdeacons of Canterbury and restored 1905-12 by Sir Robert Lorimer; now a private wedding and events venue.
