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The 10 Best Museums in Folkestone, England
Folkestone (/ˈfoʊkstən/ 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. It was an important harbour and shipping port for most of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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1. Wayne Reeves Art
2. Hoard Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
A small boutique art gallery
3. Sentient Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Art gallery and design multi space, run by artist Rebecca Mason to showcase her own art and design and the work of other, predominantly UK based, artists, designers and makers. Established in March 2017, the gallery was first located at 67, The Old High Street, Folkestone and moved to its current premises in Jan 2019. As well as the physical shop, the gallery has an online shop open 24-7.
4. Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 701 reviews
Reviewed By Mumsynanna - Surrey, United Kingdom
Took my wife, daughter and grandchildren and we all had a most interesting time. There is an incredible amount of items on display, and the layout means you are discovering something new around the each section without being overwhelmed with exhibits. The whole experience is well balanced from both RAF and German perspective's and gives an enthralling insight into the lives of those that took part in the Battle of Britain. The volunteers running the museum were very friendly, and only too ready to help. The no photo rule is not a problem, and should not discourage anyone from visiting the museum. Leave your camera in the car, and immerse yourself with the exhibits on display. When leaving, we collected our cameras, and we had our photos taken with the Hurricanes outside by the volunteers. I highly recommend a visit to this museum, and look forward to returning in next year when it re-opens.
5. Elham Valley Line Trust Countryside Centre & Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By P4737ETpauls
This Venue is very much a hidden gem, nestled close to the Channel Tunnel yet far enough away not to hear it. Many Stallholders come back year after year and is a magnet for Train enthusiasts. Cafe was also a favourite of mine.
6. Lilford Gallery
7. Folkestone Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By pingi111
I enjoyed my trip around the Folkestone museum, the museum is over 2 floors and although quite compact it gives a very good flavour of Folkestone’s history from prehistoric fossils to its history as a seaside resort. Easy to follow interesting and well presented displays. I particularly found the painting interesting by the Belgian refugee gifted to the towns authorities after the First World War Folkestone looked after around 15,000 Belgians in WWI.
8. The Gurkha Visitor Centre
9. Avignon Fine Art
10. Cyma Gallery
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