New Romney used to stand in the Bay of Romney - the medieval coastline can be seen on the map. In 1287 there was a great storm which caused mud to block the River Rother. The river changed course and flowed, instead, to Rye. As a result, Rye prospered, but New Romney never really recovered. It retained its importance as a Head Port, however, because it is situated between the Kent and Sussex ports, so was regarded as a suitable place for meetings.

Today New Romney is a lovely little sea-side village with a fantastic model railway running through it that will take you all the way along this stretch of coast. It  has an inhabitance of approximately 5000 permanent residence but that number swells considerably during the summer season when the visitors start to arrive.

The historic Town of New Romney is located on the East Coast of Britain about 20 miles South of Dover and 15 miles East of Ashford.

Today, New and Old Romney are small inland towns on the edge of Romney Marsh.

New Romney is not really 'new', it acquired its name in the thirteenth century, when the wharf at Old Romney deteriorated.