Sightseeing
About 25 minutes by car, this picturesque historic town is filled with antique shops, interesting shops, nice cafes etc, and an independent cinema.
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Rye
About 25 minutes by car, this picturesque historic town is filled with antique shops, interesting shops, nice cafes etc, and an independent cinema.
Perfect for all ages, but especially kids, the world's smallest passenger railway. Runs right past the house! Nearest station Dungeness.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Perfect for all ages, but especially kids, the world's smallest passenger railway. Runs right past the house! Nearest station Dungeness.
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
Dungeness RoadAbout 40 minutes away by car. One of the most interesting castles in the country and a great day out. Don’t forget to visit the Second World War tunnels.
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Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadAbout 40 minutes away by car. One of the most interesting castles in the country and a great day out. Don’t forget to visit the Second World War tunnels.
A great free adventure playground for children, nice walks through the gardens down to the very clean beach. Also a cafe with good sea views.
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Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadA great free adventure playground for children, nice walks through the gardens down to the very clean beach. Also a cafe with good sea views.
Prospect Cottage
Dungeness RoadDerek Jarman's house and garden.
RSPB Dungeness
Dungeness RoadGreat walks, rare birds
Food scene
PLACES TO EAT NEARBY
The Pilot Inn: 100m away, well-known pub serving food from lunch through to dinner. Under current restrictions we strongly recommend booking in advance, and they are also serving takeaways
The Britannia Inn: Located at the heart of the Dungeness Estate, another well-known local pub. Open from 11am, serving lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.
The Snack Shack at Dungeness Fish Hut: Serving AMAZING super-fresh fish flatbreads, sandwiches, herby potatoes etc with outdoor seating area.
Opening Hours: Wednesday - Sunday
NB: the fishmonger attached to the Snack Shack sells the freshest of the day’s catch, fish and shellfish
The End of The Line Restaurant – Café based at the Railway terminus on Dungeness
Estate.
Opening Hours: Call 01797 320221 to check
Varne Fish & Chip Shop, Taylor Road: Good, traditional fish & chips, about a mile away from the house in the New Romney direction.
PLACES TO EAT FURTHER AFIELD
The Globe Inn, Rye – a lovely clapperboard gastro pub on the outskirts of the town. 10 Military Rd, Rye TN31 7NX, 01797 225220.
Visit www.ramblininns for more on their new procedures under current restrictions.
They also own the Woolpack Inn, Church Lane, Warehorne TN26 2LL, which is good too. Call 01233 732900.
The Ferry Inn, Appledore Road, Stone-in-Oxney TN30 7JY. Call 01233 758246.
Open for bookings, under current restrictions you will need to book ahead.
Webbe’s at the Fish Cafe, Rye - see www.webbesrestaurants.co.uk
Rocksalt, Folkestone a smart seafood restaurant in a lovely harbour setting. See www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
Smokehouse, Folkestone does great fish & chips. www.smokehousefolkestone.co.uk
The Harbour Arm has lots of streetfood and bars, and is well worth a visit. There is a large car park at the entrance.
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Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadThe Harbour Arm has lots of streetfood and bars, and is well worth a visit. There is a large car park at the entrance.
best nearby beaches
Only 3 miles away, one of the best sandy beaches in Kent. Parking and toilet facilities.
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Greatstone Beach
Only 3 miles away, one of the best sandy beaches in Kent. Parking and toilet facilities.
Only 20 minutes by car, the famous sandy beach and dunes of Camber. Can be busy, but lots of parking and toilet facilities.
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Camber Sands
Only 20 minutes by car, the famous sandy beach and dunes of Camber. Can be busy, but lots of parking and toilet facilities.
sports
Windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaks, etc, lessons and hire
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Rye Watersports
New Lydd RoadWindsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaks, etc, lessons and hire
Lydd Golf Club
Romney RoadOpen to non-members and you get a free bacon sandwich!