Folkestone kent

Folkestone is a funky example of the power of well-aimed regeneration. This once shabby old seaside resort now feels like a younger, fresher and cheaper version of Brighton. Add in high-achieving schools, great countryside and the Eurotunnel on the doorstep, and all the fundamentals for a top-class family life are there. From F51, the world’s first multistorey skatepark, to comedy, gigs and films at the Quarterhouse, there’s no excuse for being bored in Folkestone. The revitalised Harbour…

A sandy beach which is rocky in places, especially at high tide. The surrounding area includes chalk cliffs and the Warren/East cliff country park.

The essential guide to English holiday towns.

From eating street food on the Harbour Arm, and shopping in the Creative Quarter, to relaxing on the beach and visiting the Battle of Britain Memorial, these are the best things to do in Folkestone.

Enjoy a fun day exploring contemporary urban art in Folkestone, Kent. Discover floating holiday homes, vibrant beach huts & a jelly mould pavilion.

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Folkestone

Is Folkestone Kent’s most underrated seaside town? Great for a day trip or mini break from London, this rough-diamond city is studded with big-name art installations and great seafood restaurants – best enjoyed after...

A view across Kingsnorth Gardens in Folkestone, Kent, with the tower of the United Reformed Church in the background.