"If you've spent any time in , you'll know why many people call it Britain's only 'desert'. Although not technically a desert, its long stretch of shingle, peppered with shipwrecks, is so spookily empty that it's often compared with barren, sandy landscapes. The uniqueness of this place is also why Time Out has named it one of the to 20 best day trips from London."
"'You could catch the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch steam train down the coast, and hop off in Dungeness for a walk and a pint at the lonely Britannia Inn. Grab a freshly-caught lunch at the famous Snack Shack: specialities include lobster or crab rolls and smoked cod chowder. And check out the galleries and open houses showcasing the work of the (surprisingly) many artists who have moved down here, including the shingle garden of Derek Jarman, whose yellow-windowed Prospect Cottage is a major landmark here."
Dungeness is a long stretch of shingle coast that resembles a desert and sits about two hours from London. The shoreline features shipwrecks, washed-up boats, abandoned beach shacks and a disused nuclear power station that create an eerie atmosphere. Visitors can explore artists' open houses, Derek Jarman's shingle garden and Prospect Cottage, seafood outlets like the Snack Shack, and the lonely Britannia Inn. The RSPB nature reserve hosts birds such as glossy ibises and marsh harriers and contains concrete WWI-era sound mirrors. The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch steam train provides a scenic route to the area.
Read at Time Out London
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