Indigo Bea’s guidebook to Camber & the local area
Sightseeing
The main attraction of Camber is of course the wonderful golden sandy beach which is just across the road from Cranmer. The quickest way to get there is to walk to the end of Links Way, cross the road and go through the track to the gate into the grass carpark. Here you can either walk up the beach path on the left, or head right, across the carpark to the shallower sloped main entrance.
Camber is only a small village and all the amenities are within walking distance but we have also provided bikes if you would like to get there faster or go further afield.
310 residents recomanen
Camber Sands
The main attraction of Camber is of course the wonderful golden sandy beach which is just across the road from Cranmer. The quickest way to get there is to walk to the end of Links Way, cross the road and go through the track to the gate into the grass carpark. Here you can either walk up the beach path on the left, or head right, across the carpark to the shallower sloped main entrance.
Camber is only a small village and all the amenities are within walking distance but we have also provided bikes if you would like to get there faster or go further afield.
Rye Harbour nature reserve – Coastal bird watching from the hides and a lovely walk or cycle along the seaside patch – Café in the information centre or a perfect place to go for a picnic
92 residents recomanen
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Harbour RoadRye Harbour nature reserve – Coastal bird watching from the hides and a lovely walk or cycle along the seaside patch – Café in the information centre or a perfect place to go for a picnic
Firehills – Fairlight – Lovely place to go for a walk over the hills towards Hastings, fantastic views across the Romney Marsh and surrounding coastline – Very good café
54 residents recomanen
Hastings Country Park
148 Martineau LnFirehills – Fairlight – Lovely place to go for a walk over the hills towards Hastings, fantastic views across the Romney Marsh and surrounding coastline – Very good café
Beckley Woods – Walking or cycling, it is nice place to visit at any time of year, lots of Deer and you may also see some Wild Boar prints and digging
Beckley Woods
Beckley Woods – Walking or cycling, it is nice place to visit at any time of year, lots of Deer and you may also see some Wild Boar prints and digging
Rare Breeds Centre – Great day out for the family, lots of animals to stroke which are all very tame
40 residents recomanen
Rare Breeds Centre station
Rare Breeds Centre – Great day out for the family, lots of animals to stroke which are all very tame
Port Lympe Zoo – Hythe - Great selection of animals from lizards to bears
104 residents recomanen
Casa rural de girafes de Port Lympne Reserve
Aldington RoadPort Lympe Zoo – Hythe - Great selection of animals from lizards to bears
Kino Cinema Rye – Big comfy seats with a café and bar, food and drink can be taken into the theatre with only one rule, no popcorn as it is too noisy
71 residents recomanen
Kino Rye
3 Lion StKino Cinema Rye – Big comfy seats with a café and bar, food and drink can be taken into the theatre with only one rule, no popcorn as it is too noisy
The Kitesurf Centre – Sports centre at the east end of the beach offering lessons and hire for kite and watersports including Kitesurfing, kite buggy, landboard and stand up paddle boarding. Watersports shop with wetsuits and other equipment
22 residents recomanen
The Kitesurf Centre
Lydd RoadThe Kitesurf Centre – Sports centre at the east end of the beach offering lessons and hire for kite and watersports including Kitesurfing, kite buggy, landboard and stand up paddle boarding. Watersports shop with wetsuits and other equipment
Romney Hythe Dymchurch railway – Miniature steam railway running along the coast
96 residents recomanen
Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdRomney Hythe Dymchurch railway – Miniature steam railway running along the coast
Kent and East Sussex Steam Railway – Running between Bodiam and Tenterden with another station in Northiam – Café and restaurant on bord with special Thomas the Tank engine and holiday special events.
59 residents recomanen
Kent i East Sussex Railway
Station RoadKent and East Sussex Steam Railway – Running between Bodiam and Tenterden with another station in Northiam – Café and restaurant on bord with special Thomas the Tank engine and holiday special events.
Castell de Bodiam
Bodiam Castle – Castle with moat and museum
Great Dixter – House and gardens with café and shop selling produce from the gardens
117 residents recomanen
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Great Dixter – House and gardens with café and shop selling produce from the gardens
Vineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
73 residents recomanen
Tenterden Vineyard Park
Small Hythe RoadVineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
Vineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
18 residents recomanen
Carr Taylor Wines Ltd
Wheel LaneVineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
Vineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
7 residents recomanen
Charles Palmer Vineyards
Wickham Rock LaneVineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
Vineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
24 residents recomanen
Gusbourne Estate Vineyard
Kenardington RoadVineyards - There are many local vineyards offing wine tasting and tours
City/town information
Visit Rye – Historical town with cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Many local artists whose work are displayed in the galleries around town. Town museum and Ypres Tower castle, café’s, restaurants and shops - There is a cycle path all the way from Camber, takes about 20 minutes.
388 residents recomanen
Rye
Visit Rye – Historical town with cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Many local artists whose work are displayed in the galleries around town. Town museum and Ypres Tower castle, café’s, restaurants and shops - There is a cycle path all the way from Camber, takes about 20 minutes.
Food scene
The Owl
11 Old Lydd RdClassic pub serving local food and drink, only a few minutes walk away
Khanz Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
65 Lydd RdIndian Restaurant & Takeaway Service
The Pelican Fish Bar
63 Lydd RoadPelican Fish – Local Fish and chip shop
Fantastic restaurant always using local, seasonal produce – Highly recommended – Thomas’ top choice
44 residents recomanen
Webbe's at The Fish Cafe
17 Tower StFantastic restaurant always using local, seasonal produce – Highly recommended – Thomas’ top choice
Landgate Bistro
5/6 LandgateHigh end restaurant, high quality locally sourced food
The Union Rye
8 East StExcellent food, small sharing plates which are very tasty
Street food restaurant which started as a food shack on Camber beach next to The Kitesurf Centre
7 residents recomanen
Tatner's Street Kitchen
24 Wish StStreet food restaurant which started as a food shack on Camber beach next to The Kitesurf Centre
Café restaurant with good food and cakes. Small plate menu in the evenings with lots of vegan options
54 residents recomanen
The Fig
2 High StCafé restaurant with good food and cakes. Small plate menu in the evenings with lots of vegan options
Traditional Italian restaurant which has a good selection and is family friendly
42 residents recomanen
Simply Italian
12 StrandTraditional Italian restaurant which has a good selection and is family friendly
Ono Poke Bowls
17 High StreetPoke Bowl takeaway and small restaurant – Tristan’s favourite!
The Standard Inn
The MintClassic pub with good local beer and wine
Best place to drink in rye, large range of local beers, ciders, gins and wines
23 residents recomanen
Rye Waterworks Micropub
Tower StreetBest place to drink in rye, large range of local beers, ciders, gins and wines
Marino's Fish Bar
37 The MintBest Fish and Chips in Rye
Café restaurant, child friendly, very good food and cakes, eat in or take away
24 residents recomanen
Whitehouse Rye
24 High StCafé restaurant, child friendly, very good food and cakes, eat in or take away
Tradition café which is not as high priced as the Fig or Whitehouse
7 residents recomanen
Apothecary Coffee House
104A High StTradition café which is not as high priced as the Fig or Whitehouse
Amazing hot chocolate shop with a huge choice of drinks, hot or cold – Rupert’s favourite!
32 residents recomanen
Knoops Chocolate Bar
Tower StreetAmazing hot chocolate shop with a huge choice of drinks, hot or cold – Rupert’s favourite!
Stone in Oxney – Excellent food and lovely outside seating in the sun – We recommend the Chorizo burger and Devilled Lambs Kidneys
21 residents recomanen
The Ferry Inn - Pub & Restaurant Stone-In-Oxney
Tenterden RoadStone in Oxney – Excellent food and lovely outside seating in the sun – We recommend the Chorizo burger and Devilled Lambs Kidneys
Pub restaurant in Dungeness – Make sure you are hungry, the fish and chips are huge
30 residents recomanen
The Pilot Inn
Battery RoadPub restaurant in Dungeness – Make sure you are hungry, the fish and chips are huge
Dungeness – Lunchtime menu using the fish which have been brought in on the boat that day – Fishmonger next door – Highly recommended, especially on a calm sunny day as it can be windy there
14 residents recomanen
Dungeness Fish Hut
Dungeness RoadDungeness – Lunchtime menu using the fish which have been brought in on the boat that day – Fishmonger next door – Highly recommended, especially on a calm sunny day as it can be windy there
Dungeness – Lunchtime menu using the fish which have been brought in on the boat that day – Fishmonger next door – Highly recommended, especially on a calm sunny day as it can be windy there
22 residents recomanen
The Queens Head
Parsonage LaneDungeness – Lunchtime menu using the fish which have been brought in on the boat that day – Fishmonger next door – Highly recommended, especially on a calm sunny day as it can be windy there
Very good food and large pub garden with lots of space for children to run around
15 residents recomanen
The White Dog Inn
Very good food and large pub garden with lots of space for children to run around
Sister restaurant of the Fish Café in Rye, similar high end menu using local and seasonal produce.
23 residents recomanen
Wild Mushroom Restaurant
Westfield LaneSister restaurant of the Fish Café in Rye, similar high end menu using local and seasonal produce.
Really good food, Pizzas during the daytime and their own wine
34 residents recomanen
Tillingham Wines Limited
Really good food, Pizzas during the daytime and their own wine
Open as a tap room on Friday and Saturday – Excellent beers which are also served in many of the local pubs and restaurants
9 residents recomanen
The Three Legs Brewing Company
30 Beeching RoadOpen as a tap room on Friday and Saturday – Excellent beers which are also served in many of the local pubs and restaurants