Wildlife reserves · South East England
Dungeness National
In or near Lydd-on-Sea.
Dungeness National — nature reserve in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dungeness National is a nature reserve in Kent, South-East England. The site is part of the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area TN29.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DUNGENESS
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dungeness National is a wildlife reserve located in South-East England, within the parish of Lydd, Kent (postcode TN29). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its significant ecological value and diverse habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9309, 0.9454
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lydd
- Postcode
- TN29 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24677820 (CC0)
- commons: Gravel pits on Denge Marsh - geograph.org.uk - 398799.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dungeness National?
- Dungeness National is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 9PN), in the parish of Lydd.
- What is Dungeness National?
- Dungeness National — nature reserve in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dungeness National?
- The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 9PN.
- Is Dungeness National a protected site?
- Yes — Dungeness National is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Dungeness National free to visit?
- Yes, Dungeness National is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dungeness National?
- The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN29 9PN.
- Are dogs allowed at Dungeness National?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.