Lydd Library

Lydd Library sits in the heart of Romney Marsh's flattest corner, a functional modern building that won't set your pulse racing but serves the local community well. It's a proper small-town library - the sort where staff know their regulars and the local history section actually reflects what matters to people living here.

Inside you'll find the usual suspects: a decent fiction collection, reference materials, and computers if you need internet access. The real draw for visitors staying at Herons Park Campsite or Romney Meadows is the local studies section, which covers Romney Marsh's peculiar landscape and history. There's also a children's corner if you've got young ones who need a quiet break from the caravan.

It's free to use - no membership fee for visitors, though you might need proof of address for borrowing privileges. Realistically, this isn't a destination in itself. You'd pop in for twenty minutes while passing through Lydd on the way to Camber Sands or the marshland walks. It's handy for a rainy afternoon when the beach is looking grim and you want something dry to do within half a mile of your holiday park.

Unless you're genuinely keen on local history or need to kill time between activities, your energy is better spent exploring the actual landscape Romney Marsh offers. But if you're based nearby and the weather turns, it's a solid option that costs nothing and won't disappoint.