Lympne, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Lympne is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 1,483. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,483 Population 6/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Lympne

Lympne

Lympne, formerly Lymne, is a village on the former shallow-gradient sea cliffs above the expansive agricultural plain of Romney Marsh in Kent, England. The settlement forms an L shape stretching from Port Lympne Zoo via Lympne Castle facing Lympne Industrial Park then via the main settlement to Newingreen in the north, centred 11 km (7 mi) west of Folkestone, 2.3 mi (3.7 km) west of Hythe and 13 km (8.1 mi) ESE of Ashford.

People

Population1,483
Density6/mi²
Veterans5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population1,483
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates51.0777°, 1.0281°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.9 inches (708 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lympne

Lympne is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 1,483. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Lympne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area255.9 sq mi (662.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates51.0777°N, 1.0281°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (May) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 125 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 2 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 145 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 100 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 75 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 81 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 65 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 38 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 78 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 11 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 138 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Jun 16, 1998 18 km NNW of Yport, France M3.3 146 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 64 km
Jul 2, 2001 3 km NNE of Oostduinkerke, Belgium M3.1 117 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 57 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 133 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 136 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 85 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 41 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in

Lympne has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Lympne

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Palmarsh Primary School - - - -
Lympne Church of England Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lympne

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
EKR Retro Rock 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Majestic Jukebox Radio 60s, 70s AAC+ 16 kbps
Radio Jupiter adult contemporary, pop MP3 192 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
White Cliffs Radio - MP3
105.9 Academy FM (Folkestone) - AAC+ 48 kbps
DCR104.9 FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lympne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashford Borough Museum
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum
Canterbury Roman Museum
Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre
Folkestone Museum
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum
Godmersham Heritage Centre
Grand Jury Museum
Hythe Town Museum
Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
Lydd Town Museum
Marlowe's Ghost
Railway Museum
Romney Marsh Wartime Collection
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
St Augustine’s Abbey
The Agricultural Museum
The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
The Marlowe Kit
The Wing
Women's Land Army Museum

Libraries in Lympne

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Augustine House0.0
Aylesham Library0.0
Boughton Library0.0
Canterbury Library0.0
Charing Library0.0
Cheriton Library0.0
Faversham Library0.0
Folkestone Library0.0
Folkestone Library (CURRENTLY CLOSED)0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lydd Library0.0
Lyminge Library0.0
New Romney0.0
Reception and LRC0.0
Sandgate Library & Parish Council0.0
School Library0.0
Sturry Library0.0
Templeman Library0.0
The Stanhope Centre0.0
Wood Avenue Library0.0
Wye Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lympne

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bridge Farmers Market
Kingfisher Blinds
Petticoat Lane Emporium
The Goods Shed
The Goods Yard

Hotels in Lympne

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bear Lodge
Port Lympne Mansion

Restaurants in Lympne

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babydoll's Wood Fired Pizza
Bear Lodge Restaurant
Unit 1

Cafes in Lympne

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bistro (Closed?)

Castles in Lympne

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dymchurch Redoubt
Lympne Castle
Westenhanger

Zoos in Lympne

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Lympne Reserve

Train Stations in Lympne

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westenhanger

Gas Stations in Lympne

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #1216069561
Jet
Shell Channel Gateway

Breweries in Lympne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Curious Brewing
Floc
Hop Fuzz Brewery
Hopdaemon Brewery
Mad Cat Brewery
Romney Marsh Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Lympne

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lympne

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lympne

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale AirportLTQMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Boulogne-sur-Mer - Alprech Aerodrome-Small Airport
Chalksole Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Channel Gliding Club-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
High Easter Airfield-Small Airport
Inglenook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Laddingford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lamberhurst Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Engeham Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Little Robhurst Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lukesfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Meadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Napps Field Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Hay Airfield-Small Airport
Pent Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Rankins Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Retreat Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ripple Airstrip-Small Airport
Rochester AirportRCSSmall Airport
Saint-Inglevert Aerodrome-Small Airport
Spilstead Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Stoke Airfield-Small Airport
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thurrock Airfield-Small Airport
Tiffenden Airstrip-Small Airport
Tillingham Airstrip-Small Airport
West Newland Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Westfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Willingale Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lympne

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lympne Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lympne

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross
Pedlinge Chapel
St Stephen

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Lympne?

Lympne has a population of 1,483 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 255.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lympne?

Lympne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.9 inches.

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