Location: Folkestone
Top Things to do in Folkestone
What to do and see in Folkestone, England: The Best Free Things to do
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.
Restaurants in Folkestone
1. Inn Doors Micropub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Micropub with a difference! As well as great real ales served from the cask we have a choice of ciders, wine, prosecco and over 70 gins!
Reviewed By nevilleb621 - Ashford, United Kingdom
My first visit with friends to this little bar and what a great atmosphere. Made to feel welcome upon arrival and a very relaxed atmosphere with a great selection of drinks. Brings back the long lost art of conversation too.
2. The Bouverie Tap
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By lobster64 - Kent, United Kingdom
We were let down by another establishment . This was not a problem at the Tap . We had a great time great food and great ale here . We shall return
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. Lower Leas Coastal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 998 reviews
New measures have been introduced by Folkestone & Hythe District Council in response to the sheer numbers of people visiting the Lower Leas Coastal Park. These measures include: Banning barbecues in the Coastal Park with immediate effect. BBQ pods have been removed. Refreshing the double yellow lines along Radnor Cliff Road. Installing a lockable barrier on the Coastal Park car park and close this overnight from 8pm - 8am to discourage groups from staying late into the evening. We are unable to release any vehicles over night. Installing additional signage and exploring the use of large electronic signage located at various points in the district/access points to the park areas. Increasing the amount of enforcement and advisory officers to give a higher visual presence. We will be issuing warnings - and potentially fines - to anyone acting in a way that negatively impacts on others.
Reviewed By clottieYorkshire - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This park is along the cliff and under cliff of Folkestone and provides a lovely green walk between the town above and the sea below. It is a pretty Victorian experience - an amphitheatre with the sea as a backdrop; attractively planted flower beds; a zig-zag path up the cliff through the the trees to the bandstand on the esplanade above. And all the time, the sea and pebble beaches stretching out to give lovely views. What a treat - and all for free. I wonder if the funicular railway/lift works in the summer to complete the back-in-time experience.
5. The Leas Promenade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 593 reviews
Reviewed By Shazzit
Lovely walk from Folkestone centre along seafront towards Sandgate beautiful views. Access to beach can be steep
6. The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker
7. Sunny Sands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By surenjoy - Greater London, United Kingdom
we visited Folkestone beach it’s a lovely beach with crystal clear waters and they have cafe and ice cream shop close at beach ???? and paddle board hire directly next to it. The raised walk way runs along the end of the beach with stairs leading to the east cliff, built under the walkway is a series of quirky tunnels that if your get there early enough to claim one, offer the ideal shade out the sun. The beach further down one end is covered in rocks and at low tide is perfect for rock pool and crabbing.
8. Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By petercChester - Folkestone, United Kingdom
A beautiful church with a superb acoustic for classical concerts, lovingly tended by Ian Gordon and his friends
9. Sandgate Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By TimeTraveler1st - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful Shingle Beach clean pretty picturesque. A tranquil beach lovely sunsets the beach clears by 8pm in the evening and at 6am the local authorities clear the beach of what little litter has been left by the less conches of the visiting public. The little village has antique shabby chic shops and lost of lovely coffee shops and eateries. Quintessential English Sea Side 2.2 miles from Folkestone along the esplanade on the left and Hythe 3 miles to the right. Clean beach award for I think it was 6 years on the trot. Love it
10. The Firkin Alehouse
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