Tiny seaside town with ‘world’s oldest pier train’ and 134-year-old Venice-style festival

A SMALL town with views of France claims to have a record-breaking train line – as well as an unusual festival.

The small town of Hythe is just down from Folkestone, which is often named one of the up-and-coming seaside destinations.

AlamyA small town is home to some record-breaking attractions[/caption] AlamyHythe is often overlooked by the nearby Folkestone[/caption] GettyIt is home to the oldest, continuously running pier train in the world[/caption]

On the edge of Romney Marsh...