What's here? at Dungeness
Available on site
Our main car park is located at the end of our access track which is approx. 1miles from the main road.
60 spaces and 4 Blue Badge spaces. Surface hard-packed shingle, occasional potholes. No height restriction barrier.
Alternative parking at ARC site is located opposite the reserve main entrance. Also hard-packed shingle, occasional potholes. 15 spaces. No designated blue badge spaces. We do not allow any overnight parking or camping at the reserve.
Our accessible toilets are open during reserve opening hours.
The toilets (with accessible and baby changing facilities) are situated opposite the visitor centre, a short distance across the car park, with a Blue Badge space outside.
Our baby changing facilities are open during reserve opening hours.
This is located in the accessibility toilets, opposite the visitor centre, a short distance across the car park.
The level, circular walk around our Discovery Trail makes RSPB Dungeness a suitable place for a stroll in nature with a pushchair.
You and the little ones can spot ducks and geese on the pools, taking in the stunning views across the reserve and fresh air as you go.
Visitor centre: Ground floor with step-free, level access throughout. 3 Blue Badge parking spaces close to visitor centre and 1 Blue Badge parking space outside accessible toilet.
Nature trails access: Our main route is a Discovery Trail which is 3.2km (1.7miles).
Hides have adapted wheelchair spaces. Paths are hard packed shingle or gravel with some loose stones.
Picnic area: Two tables in the car park, all with wheelchair spaces. Five tables all with wheelchair spaces at Dennis's Hide.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
Our toilets are open daily, 9am – 5pm.
They are situated opposite the visitor centre, a short distance across the car park.
Our visitor centre is open Weds-Sun and bank holidays from 10am - 4pm.
Ground floor with step-free, level access throughout and carpeted flooring. Good lighting and ample space. Several seating areas.
Staff available to assist.
Take away options are available 10am - 4pm Weds-Sun.
We have hot and cold drinks and snacks like crisps and ice creams.
For meals the nearest places can be found in Lydd which is around 2.5 miles from the reserve.
Our wildlife watching hides are a great place to spot the special wildlife here.
Four of the hides have a Blue Badge parking space.
Hides have adapted wheelchair spaces. Paths are made of gravel/sand and are largely compact, although loose in places
Our wildlife watching viewpoints are a great place to watch the special wildlife here and offer outstanding views over Dungeness.
We have eight viewpoints here in total, four are accessible by car and the others accessible via wheelchair on decent footpaths. The path to Discovery Viewpoint can be muddy in winter, so wheelchair access could be restricted
You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on your visit, or pick up refreshments here to take out with you. Three tables in the car park, all with wheelchair spaces.
Three tables, two with wheelchair spaces at Dennis's Hide. A table 45m from the visitor centre with a view over the pond-dipping area.
Help keep this place safe and special for wildlife and people by taking your litter home with you.
Binocular hire is available Weds-Sun, to be returned by closing time.
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
Our reserve boasts 5.6 km of trails to help you explore this amazing landscape and the wildlife that calls it home.
The Nature Trail is 3.2 km long. Allow around 2 hours to complete this trail.
The Walkers Outland Trail is 1.8 km long. Allow around 1 hour to complete this trail.
The Hanson Trail towards the Water Tower Pits 0.4 km long. Allow around 0.5 hours to complete this trail.
We have a number of Public Rights of Way across the site. A variety of benches, perches and occasional bench provided.
Guided Walks
Guided Walks
Our discovery area is open 9am - 5pm daily.
Located in the Visitor Centre Car Park opposite the Visitor Centre Main Doors
We have the Watchers Room for hire in the Visitor Centre. This facility has Wi-fi and kitchen facilities available. Please email the team for availability and pricing
Not available on site
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted here at any time.
Restrictions
Sorry, dogs are not permitted on the Discovery/Main trail or the Hanson ARC trail (except assistance dogs), due to the sensitive wildlife and habitats here.
For dog walking on the reserve, please park at ARC and utilise the bridleway and public footpaths, but be aware of signage on trails advising which routes are off-limits to dogs.
Please keep your dog on a lead and under close, effective control at all times whilst walking the public footpaths that cross parts of the site, due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here.
Dogs are permitted in the visitor centre and exercised on a lead in the car park.
Dogs die in hot cars, please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us.
There are no dog waste bins on the reserve, we ask that you please take their waste home with you to dispose of.
No dogs (except assistance dogs) are permitted in viewing hides.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.