Lydd can be a slightly bleak spot on a windy day, but I like the field itself.
It is notoriously hard to spot from the air, so have a look at some of the pictures of the following sites to get an idea of what you're looking for. There's an exclusion zone around Dungeness which comes very close to the circuit, so you need to take a little care.
Two useful web sites are the ones for
Lydd Airport and the
Lydd Aero Club.
The club is a friendly spot and any visiting pilots are welcome to drop in.
One very good reason for stopping at Lydd if you're on your way to France is that they will sell you fuel VAT-free if you're leaving the UK. Comes to the same in the end as doing the fuel drawback yourself, but saves all the paperwork.
By the way, if there's a strong crosswind you can simply request the use of the unlicensed runway 14/32 - it is not often used but remains available if you want it.