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5 Reasons to Visit Dungeness

Richard Smith — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:08:45 +0000

If you’re searching for a destination that feels like stepping to the edge of the world, Dungeness on the Kent coast offers just that, in the most captivating way. With one of Europe’s largest shingle beaches, expansive skies, quirky driftwood huts, and the eerie yet enchanting “Desert of England” vibe, it’s a place like no 5 Reasons to Visit DungenessRead More

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Mysterious Romney Marsh: Smugglers, Ghost Stories & Legends on Camber’s Doorstep

Richard Smith — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:39:32 +0000

Last updated: June 2026. Written by Richard & Sophie, local hosts on White Sand, Camber Sands. 🌾 Not just beach views… but wild tales too. Step beyond our cosy Camber cottages and you’ll find yourself on the edge of Romney Marsh — a landscape steeped in mystery, smuggling, ghost stories and local legends. TL;DR: Romney Marsh sits Mysterious Romney Marsh: Smugglers, Ghost Stories & Legends on Camber’s DoorstepRead More

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🍁✨ Autumn by the Sea: A Journey Through Time & Beauty ✨🌅

Richard Smith — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:03:06 +0000

Autumn is casting its spell, painting the skies in hues of turquoise and pink, and dusting the landscapes with warm golden and auburn tones. Just imagine a seaside getaway during this enchanting season! Why not explore the ancient towns of Rye and Winchelsea? Once guardians of England’s coast, these historic gems now bask in the glow of 🍁✨ Autumn by the Sea: A Journey Through Time & Beauty ✨🌅Read More

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East Sussex: The Ultimate Country Weekend Break Near London

Richard Smith — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:39:29 +0000

The pace of city life often feels hectic and hurried. Moments of relaxation can become hard to find. So now and then, it can be great to take a breath and escape on a country weekend break near London, but far enough away from the buzz and bustle. A weekend away is a chance East Sussex: The Ultimate Country Weekend Break Near LondonRead More

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Dungeness National Nature Reserve

Richard Smith — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:36:34 +0000

Dungeness National Nature Reserve, the RSPB’s oldest nature reserve, occupies nearly 1,000 hectares of the Dungeness peninsula – the largest shingle formation of its kind in Europe. The reserve is part of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) In winter, you can see hundreds of waterbirds on the Dungeness National Nature ReserveRead More

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It’s a different world in Dungeness…

Richard Smith — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:48:55 +0000

There’s something distinctly otherworldly about Dungeness. It might have something to do with the strange combination of nuclear power stations, battered fishermen’s huts, lighthouses, the ‘acoustic mirrors’, concrete oddities and the largest expanse of shingle in Europe. The ‘ness is simultaneously a desolate dystopian land and a place of awe-inspiring beauty. It’s no wonder then It’s a different world in Dungeness…Read More

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