St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is a village and civil parish on Romney Marsh, near New Romney, in the Folkestone and Hythe district. E. Nesbit, author of The Railway Children, is buried in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, and a plaque inside the church also commemorates her. Noël Coward rented a cottage near the church for a time.
What's on
What's on in St Mary in the Marsh
Things to do
Things to do in St Mary in the Marsh
Nearest town guide
Businesses serving St Mary in the Marsh
Garages & MOT
Derek Linch (MOT and Service) – Romney Marsh Tyres
Tyre fitting centre at Sycamore Farm, Old Romney, serving Lydd, New Romney and the villages of the Marsh.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Star Inn
Pub and restaurant with B and B opposite the church in St Mary in the Marsh, with a traditional bar, modern menu and real ales.
Verified Oct 2026