Kent's coastline is packed with treasures - some more celebrated than others. And this hidden seaside gem lurks in the shadow of its more renowned neighbour.

Perched on the county's charming headland, Dungeness has been recently highlighted by Time Out as one of Britain's "quirkiest" coastal towns. Hardly shocking, considering it boasts one of the country's most distinctive landscapes.

Dubbed the UK's sole desert, the settlement appears lifted straight from a cowboy film. Expanses of dusty sand are dotted with striking concrete sound mirrors, whilst solitary timber dwellings nestle amongst the scrubland like frontier taverns.

What's more, it sits merely 20 miles from the more celebrated Folkestone , which is cherished for its thriving arts community and independent eateries and café

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