Originally given to the town by Alfred the Great as a reward for beating off an invasion of Danes in the 9th century, The Rype is now a registered village green owned by Lydd Town Council located in the centre of the town. This park was once part of a large expanse of land which now forms part of the Lydd Ranges.
Lydd in Kent Town Guide
The Rype
The Rype in Lydd
The Rype
Manor Road
Lydd
Kent
TN29 9HR
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July 2026
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