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Prospect Cottage (Derek Jarman’s cottage), Dungeness

Adults

Derek Jarman's cottage and garden at Dungeness. Cottage visits by timed ticket on set dates (£22); the garden can be visited without a ticket.

About Prospect Cottage (Derek Jarman’s cottage), Dungeness

Prospect Cottage was the home of the artist and film-maker Derek Jarman and is now cared for by Creative Folkestone. Creative Folkestone offers public visits by timed ticket on set dates; pre-booking is essential, with a maximum of four visitors per slot. The remaining 2026 dates listed are 28 to 31 October, 1 November, 4 to 8 November and 2 to 6 December; the page lists no dates for January or February 2027. Tickets: £22 standard, £12 ages 6 to 25, £11 Creative Folkestone or Art Fund members, £5 cost-of-living, under 6s free. Creative Folkestone says the garden can be visited without a ticket. Doorways and hallways are narrow, there are small steps into the cottage and the ground is shingle.

Accessibility

Narrow doorways and hallways, small steps into the cottage, shingle surface with limited pathways (as stated by Creative Folkestone).

Where it is

Details checked against the venue on 29 October 2026. Opening times change, so confirm before you travel.

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Eat and drink in New Romney

Restaurants

Newchurch House Restaurant

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Family restaurant in Newchurch on Romney Marsh run by a chef patron, with lunch, evening set, Sunday lunch and festive menus.

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Cafés

Deblyns Teashop & Garden

Based in New Romney

High Street teashop with a courtyard garden in New Romney serving light lunches, cakes, scones and cream teas.

Verified Oct 2026

Restaurants

Ruzzo Italian Bar & Restaurant

Based in New Romney

Family-run Italian bar and restaurant on New Romney High Street with a kids menu and vegan and gluten-free options on request.

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Pubs

The Star Inn

Based in St Mary in the Marsh

Pub and restaurant with B and B opposite the church in St Mary in the Marsh, with a traditional bar, modern menu and real ales.

Verified Oct 2026

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Family Days Out

Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, New Romney

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Miniature steam and diesel railway running 13.5 miles from Hythe to Dungeness, with a Model Railway Exhibition at New Romney. Romney Rover £30 adult.

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Parks & Walks

RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve

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Shingle nature reserve with hides, trails and a visitor centre near Lydd. Visitor centre usually Wed to Sun 10am to 4pm; non-members pay to park.

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