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Dungeness Lighthouse (1961) with the old Lighthouse (1904) and the Nuclear Power Station in the background📷 Alan Carpenter, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Dungeness

Lydd, United Kingdom

Oddities

A flat shingle headland of fishermen’s huts, two lighthouses and a nuclear power station. The old lighthouse can be climbed, and a miniature railway runs to Hythe.

Nearest town
Lydd, United Kingdom
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
50.9135, 0.9765
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Romney Sands Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Dungeness
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • New Romney Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Dungeness
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camber Sands Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Dungeness
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Norwood Farm CampsiteCampsite
    14 km from Dungeness
    TentsCaravansElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • DaleacresCampsite
    16 km from Dungeness
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Broadhembury Caravan & Camping ParkCampsite
    23 km from Dungeness
    TentsCaravansElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Dungeness?

Dungeness is in Lydd, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.9135, 0.9765. It is about 17 km from Rye.

Can you camp near Dungeness?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Romney Sands Holiday Park, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 40 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Dungeness?

Dungeness is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs.

What is there to see near Dungeness?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bodiam Castle (32 km), White Cliffs of Dover (35 km), Canterbury Cathedral (41 km) and Cap Gris-Nez (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Dungeness?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)