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8 Things to do in Dungeness That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Dungeness, United Kingdom including Ales by the Rails at RHDR Dungeness Station, Derek Jarman Garden Prospect Cottage, Dungeness B Power Station Visitor Centre, Old Lighthouse Dungeness, Dungeness National Nature Reserve, Dungeness Lifeboat Station, RSPB Dungeness, Dungeness Beach.
1. Ales by the Rails at RHDR Dungeness Station
2. Derek Jarman Garden Prospect Cottage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
In 1986, Derek Jarman, English film director and artist, bought Prospect Cottage, a Victorian fisherman's hut in Dungeness, Kent, and lived their until his death in 1994. Rejecting the sterility of mordern gardes, Derek Jarman created a unique garden with small circles of flint which reminded him of standing stones and dolmens. This is certainly a place to be visited if you are anywhere in the area and, while you are here, why not pop into the nearby Pilot Inn which, he said, served "Simply the finest chips in all England."
3. Dungeness B Power Station Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
We are part of the number 1 world's leading electricity company, EDF Group. Please note that wef 11 March 2020 all tours have been suspended and our visitors centre is now closed to the general public in order to support the country's fight against covid-19 spread of infection. As soon as it is right that we reopen our doors we will update our website and this information. In the interim please look at our online information on www.edf-energy.com - there is educational material available
Reviewed By luciec353 - Ashford, United Kingdom
I booked this tour for my Husband and I having recently been to Chernobyl, which sparked a general interest in nuclear power, and we wanted to see a working nuclear power plant. We were not disappointed. Our guides were Sarah and Helen, who were very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic, and answered any questions in a non-patronising way. The tour was very well run, security was tight, which is understandable, and the rules were the same as at Chernobyl, that is, you must be completely covered up, bring your passport, any forms must be completed accurately, and do as you are told. I am so glad we did this tour as it was really interesting. I wish we had arrived earlier so we could have taken more time in the Visitor Centre which was also informative and well presented. We were lucky enough to see the top of the reactor, and the training room which is an exact copy of the Control Room used to train people before they are allowed to do it for real. A really enjoyable afternoon.
4. Old Lighthouse Dungeness
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Alwaysmagicmoments - Gillingham, United Kingdom
I thought it would be was just something to do after getting off the train, and something to tick off, on a bucket list. But I truly underestimated how I would love this place. I went with husband three year old and two stroppy teams. That at first would not go in.The staff were amazing and very helpful with all my day trip stuff. They were patient with the teens and very polite. My three year old loved it and would not come down after going up, we got him down by getting him to bring his sister's in. He wanted them to come too. So down we went and after much persuasion the fourteen and twelve year old came in. They loved it and soon forgot why they didn't want to come, as they claimed the stairs up and up. There are several levels so if you have an issue with hights you don't have to go straight to the top. You also don't feel you are up that high, for most of it untill the ladder steps, there is most of the building before this point. The lantern room is beautiful. My newly joined up, twelve year old sea cadet didn't want to go. She took pictures of everything. For me the widow's walk was my favourite bit, it was literally breathtaking. The breeze hit you, and you instantly got resect for the people that would have worked there, on those God forsaken night/ days of lashing storms. You truly realize how important that job was, to work this life saving house. All this at a very cheap price too
5. Dungeness National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By C3966OOjohnt
Brilliant place to visit, bracing fresh air, unique habitat, only official desert in the UK, it’s own railway, lighthouse to visit, good cafe. Lots more to discover.
6. Dungeness Lifeboat Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Dungeness Lifeboat Station in Kent guards the Channel from Folkestone to Rye Bay and was the first to receive the RNLI Shannon class lifeboat. The Morrell was named on 31 May 2014 by HRH The Princess Royal. The station has a rich history, in 1940, the Dungeness lifeboat was one of 19 that took part in the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk in northern France. Through the 1950s the station was famous for its Lady Launchers - local women who helped haul the lifeboat down to the sea, and recover her. Free of Charge Group visits can be arranged for Adult Groups explaining the history of the Station and tour. During shop opening hours, staff permitting, the Lifeboat can be viewed inside the Station. We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By shawnwhite13 - Dormansland, United Kingdom
My son wanted to see this lifeboat whilst visiting Dungeness, it was a great site to see in the shed, the boat just fits. Keep up the good work.
7. RSPB Dungeness
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
If you haven't been to Dungeness, nothing can quite prepare you for the landscape – mile after mile of shingle, which is wild and a little weird! On a cold winter's day, it is a delight to sit snug in the visitor centre and look out through a huge picture window at all the water birds on the large gravel pit just outside. Often a rare grebe or diver is among them, and it is perhaps the best place in the UK for watching the delightful smew. During the summer, the reserve is awash with vibrant wildflowers which provide food for all sorts of insects including many different species of butterfly and bumblebee! Listen to the chorus of the marsh frogs in the reedbeds and look out for sunbathing grass snakes too! The nature trails lead around a series of hides where there is an excellent chance of seeing bitterns and bearded tits in winter. There is plenty to be seen at other times too. Dungeness's position, jutting into the English Channel, makes it ideally placed to watch for migrant birds arriving or departing, with wheatears, swallows, martins and warblers regularly seen. Families are always welcome at RSPB Dungeness and a huge range of family friendly activities goes on throughout the year. Use a Wildlife Explorer rucksack (free of charge) to explore the reserve and the children's trail on your own or join one of our events to get expert tuition on activities such as pond dipping, minibeasts, bird watching or being a nature detective to name just a few. Family events run throughout the school holidays; children must be accompanied by an adult. The reserve is open daily (except December 25 and 26) from 9am- 9pm (or sunset if earlier). The visitor centre is open from 10am-5pm (4pm November - February).
Reviewed By Traveler552382 - Worcester Park, United Kingdom
Beautiful peaceful nature reserve with many lakes and very many species of birds. Wear stout shoes as it's quite muddy right now and take your own binoculars as they are not hiring them out due to Covid 19. There are basic snacks and drinks but take your own lunch if you want more.
8. Dungeness Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Technically classified as a desert, Dungeness Beach is a vast expanse of shingle. It is home to a large number of species of plants and some rare insects. It is also a great place for either walking or just sitting and contemplating nature; especially on a sunny day
