Folkestone Guidebook
Sightseeing
With a pebble beach to the west of Folkestone Harbour Arm and sandy beaches to the east, you're spoiled for choice in Folkestone.
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Folkestone Beach
With a pebble beach to the west of Folkestone Harbour Arm and sandy beaches to the east, you're spoiled for choice in Folkestone.
Cobbled pedestrian only high street leading down to the harbour, brimming with boutique shops and restaurants. This bright and colourful area of Folkestone is not to be missed.
The Old High Street
Cobbled pedestrian only high street leading down to the harbour, brimming with boutique shops and restaurants. This bright and colourful area of Folkestone is not to be missed.
Clifftop promenade overlooking the English Channel, with bandstand where events are held throughout the summer.
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The Leas
The LeasClifftop promenade overlooking the English Channel, with bandstand where events are held throughout the summer.
Theatre and events venue perched on top of the cliffs overlooking Folkestone's beach and the English Channel beyond. You'll also find a cafe here which is a great spot to enjoy the views.
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Leas Cliff Hall
The LeasTheatre and events venue perched on top of the cliffs overlooking Folkestone's beach and the English Channel beyond. You'll also find a cafe here which is a great spot to enjoy the views.
Coastal park overlooking the English Channel including cafe and children's play area with beach access
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Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadCoastal park overlooking the English Channel including cafe and children's play area with beach access
Great views across the English Channel, perfect for dog walking. The Warren is a great spot for finding fossils.
Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park
30 Wear Bay RdGreat views across the English Channel, perfect for dog walking. The Warren is a great spot for finding fossils.
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StSmall theatre in the Creative Quarter
Folkestone Harbour Arm is a fantastic spot to visit when in Folkestone. Packed full of the most amazing eateries and places to enjoy a drink, watch sport and films on the big screen, play crazy golf and so much more, it's become a real destination.
Why not try gyros on The Big Greek Bus, indulge in steak and lobster in an old railway carriage at Shesells Seashells or treat yourself to a glass of something sparkly at the champagne bar housed in the lighthouse at the end of the harbour arm.
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Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadFolkestone Harbour Arm is a fantastic spot to visit when in Folkestone. Packed full of the most amazing eateries and places to enjoy a drink, watch sport and films on the big screen, play crazy golf and so much more, it's become a real destination.
Why not try gyros on The Big Greek Bus, indulge in steak and lobster in an old railway carriage at Shesells Seashells or treat yourself to a glass of something sparkly at the champagne bar housed in the lighthouse at the end of the harbour arm.
Great little museum with a great section for kids including fossils and local history
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Folkestone Museum
1-2 Guildhall StGreat little museum with a great section for kids including fossils and local history
Radnor Park Play Area
Radnor Park RoadPlay area in Folkestone with large grassed area and duck pond
Pebble beach between Folkestone and Hythe overlooked by Sandgate Castle (inaccessible to the public) and backing onto Sandgate High Street with its numerous boutiques and cafes
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Sandgate Beach
Pebble beach between Folkestone and Hythe overlooked by Sandgate Castle (inaccessible to the public) and backing onto Sandgate High Street with its numerous boutiques and cafes
Museum filled with artefacts, memorabilia and personal stories related to the Battle of Britain
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Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadMuseum filled with artefacts, memorabilia and personal stories related to the Battle of Britain
Boutique family run vineyard offering wine tastings
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Terlingham Vineyard
Terlingham LaneBoutique family run vineyard offering wine tastings
Independent cinema right in the heart of Folkestone which transports you back to the days cinema elegance.
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Silver Screen Cinema
Guildhall StreetIndependent cinema right in the heart of Folkestone which transports you back to the days cinema elegance.
Interactive experiences, replica aircraft and more can be found at this cliff top museum.
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Battle of Britain Memorial
New Dover RoadInteractive experiences, replica aircraft and more can be found at this cliff top museum.
Beautiful coastal walks can be found at the foot of the White Cliffs at Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve.
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Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadBeautiful coastal walks can be found at the foot of the White Cliffs at Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve.
A 28 mile long canal built in 1804 to repel Napoleon, it's now a haven for wildlife and you can walk the towpath from Hythe and out on to Romney Marsh, it is part of the 168 mile long Saxon Shore Way.
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Royal Military Canal
A 28 mile long canal built in 1804 to repel Napoleon, it's now a haven for wildlife and you can walk the towpath from Hythe and out on to Romney Marsh, it is part of the 168 mile long Saxon Shore Way.
Small steam trains running along the marsh from Hythe to Dungeness, a great day out for kids (big and small). It's worth getting off at New Romney to see the model railway at the station or going all the way to Dungeness to climb the lighthouse and explore the UK's only desert.
RHDR run seasonal specials at Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more which are always very popular so make sure you book in advance.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Small steam trains running along the marsh from Hythe to Dungeness, a great day out for kids (big and small). It's worth getting off at New Romney to see the model railway at the station or going all the way to Dungeness to climb the lighthouse and explore the UK's only desert.
RHDR run seasonal specials at Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more which are always very popular so make sure you book in advance.
If you're an animal lover you can't miss Kent's very own safari park! With plenty of animals to see, pre bookable animal encounters, fabulous eateries, outdoor play areas and even Dinosaur Forest, where over 100 prehistoric creatures can be found among 3 acres of woodland. It's a great day out for all the family.
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Port Lympne Reserve Giraffe Cottage
Aldington RoadIf you're an animal lover you can't miss Kent's very own safari park! With plenty of animals to see, pre bookable animal encounters, fabulous eateries, outdoor play areas and even Dinosaur Forest, where over 100 prehistoric creatures can be found among 3 acres of woodland. It's a great day out for all the family.
Small amusement park in Dymchurch with dodgems, helter skelter, ghost train and more.
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Dymchurch Amusement Park
High StreetSmall amusement park in Dymchurch with dodgems, helter skelter, ghost train and more.
Alpaca farm in the heart of the Romney Marsh offering alpaca feeding and trekking
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Alpaca Annie
Burmarsh RoadAlpaca farm in the heart of the Romney Marsh offering alpaca feeding and trekking
One of the fastest karting tracks in the country, Lydd Karting offers a number of types of hire kart from Bambino karts through to senior twin engined prokarts for use on its 1040m circuit.
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Lydd Karting Ltd
Dengemarsh RoadOne of the fastest karting tracks in the country, Lydd Karting offers a number of types of hire kart from Bambino karts through to senior twin engined prokarts for use on its 1040m circuit.
Set atop the White Cliffs of Dover you'll find this magnificent castle dating back almost a thousand years. You'll find a Roman lighthouse, Henry II's medieval Great Tower and the secret wartime tunnels but to mention a few.
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Dover Castle
Castle Hill RoadSet atop the White Cliffs of Dover you'll find this magnificent castle dating back almost a thousand years. You'll find a Roman lighthouse, Henry II's medieval Great Tower and the secret wartime tunnels but to mention a few.
Food scene
You will find a daily menu made from the best seasonal produce. A real love of cooking and a great sense of what hospitality means. It is simply fabulous. From the warm homemade soda bread to the winter stew and the diver- caught scallops…. I decided to move to Folkestone when I discovered this restaurant. It is pure beauty.
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Folkestone Wine Company
5 Church StYou will find a daily menu made from the best seasonal produce. A real love of cooking and a great sense of what hospitality means. It is simply fabulous. From the warm homemade soda bread to the winter stew and the diver- caught scallops…. I decided to move to Folkestone when I discovered this restaurant. It is pure beauty.
The menu is well thought and the team charming. You can find something for everyone and really do not need to tell your guests that it is a vegan place as no one would know. It is a great place to go especially as you might feel like eating good healthy, yet, indulgent food after few days of fish and chips and burgers.
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Dr Legumes
10 Rendezvous StreetThe menu is well thought and the team charming. You can find something for everyone and really do not need to tell your guests that it is a vegan place as no one would know. It is a great place to go especially as you might feel like eating good healthy, yet, indulgent food after few days of fish and chips and burgers.
I know that there are lots of options for Fish and chips in Folkestone. However, this is our favourite.
The fish is always perfectly cooked and fresh. It feels like a real treat.
Sandy's
2/3 Back StreetI know that there are lots of options for Fish and chips in Folkestone. However, this is our favourite.
The fish is always perfectly cooked and fresh. It feels like a real treat.
Great Pub, Great Sunday roast, great brunch. You will find food to keep everybody happy. Make sure you book.
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The Radnor Arms Old Bouverie
Christ Church RoadGreat Pub, Great Sunday roast, great brunch. You will find food to keep everybody happy. Make sure you book.
The beauty of it is that, not only the coffee is good, but the food is delicious too.
It might seem like a simple menu, however, every ingredient is picked carefully and cooked to perfection. Their brioche and egg sandwich is … just made of beauty. Perfect brioche, perfect cooked egg. You can add sausages and bacon if you like.
The home baked carrot cake is magic (if you are like me, you will buy it before they even have the time to add the frosting to it)
They do sausage rolls and vegan sausage rolls too… lots of options.
If you go for a run, ride, or a walk it is the perfect reward at the end of it.
The Lift Cafe
Lower Sandgate RoadThe beauty of it is that, not only the coffee is good, but the food is delicious too.
It might seem like a simple menu, however, every ingredient is picked carefully and cooked to perfection. Their brioche and egg sandwich is … just made of beauty. Perfect brioche, perfect cooked egg. You can add sausages and bacon if you like.
The home baked carrot cake is magic (if you are like me, you will buy it before they even have the time to add the frosting to it)
They do sausage rolls and vegan sausage rolls too… lots of options.
If you go for a run, ride, or a walk it is the perfect reward at the end of it.
Great for your fruit and veg. The butcher there is small however good and extremely well priced.
I do not understand why there is not a queue in front of the door every day.
The place belongs to the group L&B. family, local business. They own 4 other Pub/ restaurants in town
It is easy to get your shop done there as you can buy what you need instead of large quantities.
There's also an onsite cafe/restaurant.
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Market Square
19-21 Rendezvous StGreat for your fruit and veg. The butcher there is small however good and extremely well priced.
I do not understand why there is not a queue in front of the door every day.
The place belongs to the group L&B. family, local business. They own 4 other Pub/ restaurants in town
It is easy to get your shop done there as you can buy what you need instead of large quantities.
There's also an onsite cafe/restaurant.
Best Pizza in town (best pizza full stop) and not expensive, Great team. It is a nice family place, and they do cocktails too.
Highly recommend it
Bella vita Pizza&Pasta
71 The Old High StBest Pizza in town (best pizza full stop) and not expensive, Great team. It is a nice family place, and they do cocktails too.
Highly recommend it
City/town information
Home to artists, creative businesses, independent boutiques and eateries, Folkestone is a Kentish coastal gem which has undergone quite a transformation in recent years.
The Old High Street and Harbour Arm are absolute must visits, while you can take your pick of sandy or pebble beaches - Folkestone offers both!
There's water sports available in the harbour and beach areas if you fancy trying your hand at paddle boarding, bands playing in bars almost every night, micro breweries, sport and movies shown on the big screen at the Harbour Arm, theatre productions, comedy and so much more all to be found in this fantastically creative part of Kent.
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Folkestone
Home to artists, creative businesses, independent boutiques and eateries, Folkestone is a Kentish coastal gem which has undergone quite a transformation in recent years.
The Old High Street and Harbour Arm are absolute must visits, while you can take your pick of sandy or pebble beaches - Folkestone offers both!
There's water sports available in the harbour and beach areas if you fancy trying your hand at paddle boarding, bands playing in bars almost every night, micro breweries, sport and movies shown on the big screen at the Harbour Arm, theatre productions, comedy and so much more all to be found in this fantastically creative part of Kent.