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Folkestone (/ ˈ f ə ʊ k s t ən / FOHK-stən) is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs.
You can immerse yourself in the incredible culture of Folkestone's famous Creative Quarter and spend your time exploring the bustling harbour arm, spotting public artworks and enjoying tantalising food and drink from some of the region's most exciting producers.
- The Leas. This implausibly pretty promenade on the cliffs above the beach was landscaped in the mid-19th century. There’s a long lawn, interspersed with ornamental flowerbeds, cafes, the Leas Cliff Hall theatre, a bandstand and monuments like an remembrance arch to the First World War.
- Folkestone Harbour Arm. In the mid-19th century Folkestone’s harbour was dredged and screened by a long seawall that protects its south side. The Harbour Arm was hooked up to the Southeastern Railway’s London to Dover Line and had a ferry service to Boulogne.
- Kent Battle of Britain Museum. A couple of miles inland from Folkestone is the former RAF Hawkinge. In the summer of 1940 this was a key base in the Battle of Britain, fighting for control of British airspace, and was called into action many times later in the war.
- Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Folkestone’s hinterland is a natural region with similar status to a National Park. The Kent Downs are the eastern half of the North Downs, a chalk ridge arcing through South East England from the Surrey Hills to White Cliffs of Dover.
Things to Do in Folkestone, England: See Tripadvisor's 55,745 traveler reviews and photos of Folkestone tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Folkestone. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- The top attractions to visit in Folkestone are: Lower Leas Coastal Park Folkestone Harbour Arm The Leas Promenade Sunny Sands Eurotunnel Le Shuttle...
- The best outdoor activities in Folkestone according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Lower Leas Coastal Park Sunny Sands Sandgate Beach Zig Zag Path K...
- The most popular things to do in Folkestone with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Lower Leas Coastal Park The Leas Promenade Folkestone...
From the historic port of Folkestone to the birdlife at Romney Marsh, there's plenty to discover in this lush and fertile area of Kent.
May 18, 2024 · Folkestone, town (parish), Shepway district, administrative and historic county of Kent, southeastern England. It is situated on the Strait of Dover, 7 miles (11 km) west-southwest of Dover. The town is the administrative centre for the district.
Aug 26, 2022 · Things to Do in Folkestone, England: See Tripadvisor's 55,745 traveller reviews and photos of Folkestone tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Folkestone. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
