Folkestone Guide Book
Sightseeing
Sunny Sands Beach is a popular sandy beach located close to the centre of town and next to Folkestone Harbour.
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I-Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeSunny Sands Beach is a popular sandy beach located close to the centre of town and next to Folkestone Harbour.
The Lower Leas Coastal Park is split into three recreational zones. Beginning at Leas Lift, the town's 125-year-old funicular railway, the formal zone consists of attractive pine avenues, gardens, and flowers that bloom year-round.
Other highlights include the fun zone, home to one of the largest free adventure play areas in England, as well as a popular amphitheatre. Finally, the park's wild zone is dedicated to conservation and local wildlife. Picnic spots and a café are located within the park.
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Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadThe Lower Leas Coastal Park is split into three recreational zones. Beginning at Leas Lift, the town's 125-year-old funicular railway, the formal zone consists of attractive pine avenues, gardens, and flowers that bloom year-round.
Other highlights include the fun zone, home to one of the largest free adventure play areas in England, as well as a popular amphitheatre. Finally, the park's wild zone is dedicated to conservation and local wildlife. Picnic spots and a café are located within the park.
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) — the "world's biggest smallest railway" — runs on tracks just 15 inches apart and is set against a backdrop of some of Kent's most picturesque countryside.
Consisting of the world's largest collection of 1/3-scale steam locos, this remarkable, fully functioning railway operates along 13.5 miles of track stretching across Romney Marsh from Hythe all the way to Dungeness, a National Nature Reserve consisting of one of the world's largest expanses of shingle (it's also home to the Old Lighthouse, opened in 1904).
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone RdThe Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) — the "world's biggest smallest railway" — runs on tracks just 15 inches apart and is set against a backdrop of some of Kent's most picturesque countryside.
Consisting of the world's largest collection of 1/3-scale steam locos, this remarkable, fully functioning railway operates along 13.5 miles of track stretching across Romney Marsh from Hythe all the way to Dungeness, a National Nature Reserve consisting of one of the world's largest expanses of shingle (it's also home to the Old Lighthouse, opened in 1904).
Folkestone's restored Harbour Arm is a beautiful promenade out at sea with a World-class view.
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Folkestone Harbour
Folkestone's restored Harbour Arm is a beautiful promenade out at sea with a World-class view.
Opened in 1928, Kingsnorth Gardens features an extensive rose garden with pergolas, lawns and formal ponds as well as formal flower beds and shaded paths
Kingsnorth Gardens
Kingsnorth GardensOpened in 1928, Kingsnorth Gardens features an extensive rose garden with pergolas, lawns and formal ponds as well as formal flower beds and shaded paths
Creative Quarter is populated by artists, trendy shops and boutiques, art galleries, cafés, and restaurants. This is a great place to wander around, shop, or grab a bit to eat.
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The Creative Quarter
34 The Old High StCreative Quarter is populated by artists, trendy shops and boutiques, art galleries, cafés, and restaurants. This is a great place to wander around, shop, or grab a bit to eat.
Food scene
Brew
83 Cheriton RoadPerfect place for full English breakfast! Serving delicious coffee and fresh juices too!
Excellent coffee and cakes! Amazing interior.
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Steep Street Coffee House
24 The Old High StExcellent coffee and cakes! Amazing interior.
Roka Pizza Sandgate
91 Sandgate High StGreat pizza place!
City/town information
A short journey south of Folkestone, the charming coastal village of Sandgate is a great side trip for sightseeing thanks to its beaches and wonderful views of the English Channel. The village High Street is a fun place for shopping. It's famous for its antiques and collectables, plus has a wonderful selection of small independent shops and restaurants, including traditional fish and chips.
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Sandgate
A short journey south of Folkestone, the charming coastal village of Sandgate is a great side trip for sightseeing thanks to its beaches and wonderful views of the English Channel. The village High Street is a fun place for shopping. It's famous for its antiques and collectables, plus has a wonderful selection of small independent shops and restaurants, including traditional fish and chips.