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Folkestone

Folkestone

Folkestone is a Kent seaside town with a restored Harbour Arm for walking, food and drink, the clifftop Leas promenade and a Creative Quarter of cobbled lanes, independent shops and galleries. Folkestone Artworks, a free outdoor collection, is open at all times. The Harbour Arm is open daily for promenading, though trader hours vary.

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Where to stay

  • SandgateSeafront village along the coast to the west
  • HytheSeaside town with a canal and pebble beach, a few miles west
  • DoverPort town with the castle, about 8 miles east
  • AshfordLarger town with an international rail link, about 15 miles away
  • CanterburyCathedral city about 17 miles away

Getting there

  • Folkestone Central station (Southeastern) is about a 25-minute signposted walk from the Harbour Arm
  • Buses 102 and 103 run between Folkestone Central and the harbour
  • Folkestone Central and Folkestone West are just under an hour from London St Pancras on high-speed trains
  • From the M20, leave at Junction 13 and follow signs for Folkestone Harbour
TipThe Harbour Arm is open daily, but some areas can close in poor weather for safety reasons.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Folkestone?

Sandgate: Seafront village along the coast to the west. Hythe: Seaside town with a canal and pebble beach, a few miles west. Dover: Port town with the castle, about 8 miles east. Ashford: Larger town with an international rail link, about 15 miles away. Canterbury: Cathedral city about 17 miles away.

How do I get to Folkestone?

Folkestone Central station (Southeastern) is about a 25-minute signposted walk from the Harbour Arm. Buses 102 and 103 run between Folkestone Central and the harbour. Folkestone Central and Folkestone West are just under an hour from London St Pancras on high-speed trains. From the M20, leave at Junction 13 and follow signs for Folkestone Harbour.

Any tips for visiting Folkestone?

The Harbour Arm is open daily, but some areas can close in poor weather for safety reasons.

Which airport is closest to Folkestone?

The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 39 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.