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New tenant sought for Romney Marsh Visitor Centre

Bob Dale
BBC News, South East
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL The Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, with white walls and a dark brown roof and wall beams, with vegetation in front of the building and a blue sky behind it.FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
The centre was previously run by the Kent Wildlife Trust

A new operator is being sought for the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre in Kent.

The centre, previously run by the Kent Wildlife Trust, closed at the end of July 2024 when the trust decided against renewing the lease.

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has advertised for a new tenant for the centre, at a rent of £900 a month.

The authority is also carrying out a survey until 17 February into how the public want to see it used, which it said will feed into any decision on the lease.

The centre is set in an 11 hectare (27 acre) nature reserve, which is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Jeremy Speakman, cabinet member for assets and operations, said: "We're very committed to the visitor centre and nature reserve.

"A wide range of responses will ensure we can make an informed decision on its future."

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