Location: Folkestone
Top Things to do in Folkestone
What to do and see in Folkestone, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Seapoint Canoe Centre
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Paddlesport centre near Folkestone and Hythe, Kent. Offers stand-up paddle-board, kayak and canoe sessions for all ages and abilities; rentals; national coaching centre for instructors. Seapoint have been teaching paddlesport since 1989, hosting thousands of sessions on canal, river and sea. Registered charity: 11222984 AALA and British Canoeing Approved
2. HyperSpace Laser Tag
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By jadet734
Just a great way to spend time with the family fun for all the ages! Nan was loving it and so were the kids.
3. Locked In escape rooms
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Locked In is an exciting and challenging escape room experience based in the center of Folkestone. We have 2 fully immersive themed rooms to entertain, intrigue and thrill you, your friends, family or colleagues. Our rooms The Bunker and Asylum have been expertly created and themed, to engage your senses and challenge your mind.
Reviewed By championbyname
I visited both escape rooms last Friday night with a large group of work colleagues, we split into two teams, did one room each and swapped rooms upon escape. Jamie (the host / owner) could not be more welcoming, he made sure we all had a great time and was a delight throughout. You can have from 2-8 people in each room, maximum occupancy lowers the price per person. 'Aslyum' I would say makes use of slightly more practical problem solving skills when compared with 'Bunker', which uses a touch more theory to escape. Each theme has clearly been meticulously thought out with puzzles, challenges and engaging stories to ensure a rewarding release. I'd highly recommend 'Locked In' to all groups; couples, families, colleagues, friends etc. It's really easy to get to with loads of great local bars and restaurants in walking distance, a top night out. Book now, you won't regret it!
4. Lower Leas Coastal Park
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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
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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. Sunny Sands
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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.
7. Quarterhouse
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By C2745NCgordonm
An excellent discussion-led update on providing access to the work of this truly great poet. Catherine Heaney (daughter of Seamus), gave a detailed account of why and how there is now so much access to his lifetime of work. Very human, very warm. The new collection of 100 poems, across his poetry career will be welcomed by all. Adrian Dunbar added brilliantly to the show. His reading of personal favourites was the perfect accompaniment to the flow of the show. He gave of himself and it was powerful, emotional. Well done to the curators of the Folkstone book festival; a truly fascinating event.
8. Sandgate Beach
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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
9. Silver Screen Cinema
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By joannaterry45 - Folkestone, United Kingdom
The operation has a lovely charm to it and I would hate to see it replaced with a multi-national cinema complex with no character. It's local, it's friendly, it has current films and is excellent value for money - long live Folkestone Silver Screen!
10. Elham Valley Line Trust Countryside Centre & Railway Museum
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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.
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