Sarah's Guidebook
Sightseeing
You may already know all about the wonderful Dover Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, Port Lympne and Howletts wild animal parks, Leeds Castle, Dungeness reserve...? But here are some gems within walking distance from our front door.
Beautiful place to walk.
See if you can find seaglass and fossils at low tide.
Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park
30 Wear Bay RdBeautiful place to walk.
See if you can find seaglass and fossils at low tide.
Great nature park. You can walk here along the beach or cliffs but be sure to check the tides to get the timing right.
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Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadGreat nature park. You can walk here along the beach or cliffs but be sure to check the tides to get the timing right.
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage and History Museum
Great little museum.
Folkestone Museum
1-2 Guildhall StGreat museum. Often have activities for children.
Walk all the way to Hythe, and beyond, along the beach and through the coastal park.
Super play area for kids.
Beautiful gardens.
Great place to go for a run and a swim.
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Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate RoadWalk all the way to Hythe, and beyond, along the beach and through the coastal park.
Super play area for kids.
Beautiful gardens.
Great place to go for a run and a swim.
Entertainment
Beautiful old fashioned cinema. We never go anywhere else.
Thursday morning film club - get a free coffee and biscuit included in your ticket price!
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Silver Screen Cinema
Guildhall StreetBeautiful old fashioned cinema. We never go anywhere else.
Thursday morning film club - get a free coffee and biscuit included in your ticket price!
Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StGood arts venue and theatre.
Folkestone 51 - skatepark, climbing wall & boxing gym
Go just to see this amazing skate park.
Leas Bandstand
Look out for live music here in the summer.
Folkestone Fringe
Check out interesting events here.
Food Scene
Seasonal opening so check.
Stunning views over the Warren to France. Great place to go for breakfast or lunch or after a hike.
Little Switzerland
Seasonal opening so check.
Stunning views over the Warren to France. Great place to go for breakfast or lunch or after a hike.
CASH ONLY! Seasonal opening so check. Another great place to go for stunning views. Great pitstop on a walk along the cliffs or up from the Warren.
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The Clifftop Cafe
111A Old Dover RdCASH ONLY! Seasonal opening so check. Another great place to go for stunning views. Great pitstop on a walk along the cliffs or up from the Warren.
Family run seafood stall.
Best place to get whelks and cockles.
They do an excellent crab soup with a crusty roll, in the winter.
Bob's Seafood
The StadeFamily run seafood stall.
Best place to get whelks and cockles.
They do an excellent crab soup with a crusty roll, in the winter.
This is definitely the best place to go for fish and chips and the best location to eat them looking out over the fishing boats in the harbour. The chips are amazing.
They have great pies too and lovely vegan options.
Sandy's
This is definitely the best place to go for fish and chips and the best location to eat them looking out over the fishing boats in the harbour. The chips are amazing.
They have great pies too and lovely vegan options.
Lovely spot to just walk to and enjoy the views. See if you can spot a seal in the harbour.
There are lots of places to eat and drink here too.
Seasonal market selling locally produced items.
There are often free live music events in the summer.
Head to the Pilot bar for a beach side drink and follow the boardwalk along the beach, to walk towards Sandgate and Hythe.
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Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach RoadLovely spot to just walk to and enjoy the views. See if you can spot a seal in the harbour.
There are lots of places to eat and drink here too.
Seasonal market selling locally produced items.
There are often free live music events in the summer.
Head to the Pilot bar for a beach side drink and follow the boardwalk along the beach, to walk towards Sandgate and Hythe.
Harbour Coffee Co
Best place to get coffee and enjoy the view.
Tip's Wok Box
Tontine StreetAlways good. Great Thai street food to take away.
Curry Garden
Excellent curry place to eat in or take away. Take your own alcohol if eating in.
Market Square
19-21 Rendezvous StGood for brunch and lunch. Ramen excellent.
This is Marley's!! Not sure why it is coming up as Jamjar.
Marley's is a great place for brunch or dinner and is now located at the bottom of The Old High Street.
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Jamjar Folkestone
2-4 The Old High StThis is Marley's!! Not sure why it is coming up as Jamjar.
Marley's is a great place for brunch or dinner and is now located at the bottom of The Old High Street.
Really good wood fired pizza. Good vegan options. Big restaurant so no need to book.
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Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous StReally good wood fired pizza. Good vegan options. Big restaurant so no need to book.
Lucky Chip
Great burgers. interesting decor. Good playlist.
Fascinating spot to have a good coffee. Vegan sausage rolls are lovely.
Check out the history of the funicular, which will hopefully be back up and running in the near future.
'Marvel' at the Shoreline flats being built on the beach while you sip your drinks.
The Lift Cafe
Fascinating spot to have a good coffee. Vegan sausage rolls are lovely.
Check out the history of the funicular, which will hopefully be back up and running in the near future.
'Marvel' at the Shoreline flats being built on the beach while you sip your drinks.
The best vegan food! The best food! They have moved to a new permanent home in Rendezvous street.
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Dr Legumes
10 Rendezvous StreetThe best vegan food! The best food! They have moved to a new permanent home in Rendezvous street.
Great pubs. Some do food.
Kipps' Alehouse
11-15 The Old High StLovely place to get a real ale at a reasonable price.
Excellent selection of locally brewed ales. There is often live music to enjoy at the weekend.
home taproom
Excellent selection of locally brewed ales. There is often live music to enjoy at the weekend.
The Old Buoy
45 Tontine StSuper place to go for a drink or eat. Mussels and Flemish stew are excellent.
The Pullman
7-9 Church StGreat sheltered beer garden. Good selection of ales.
British Lion
8-10 The BayleOldest pub in Folkestone. Good pub grub. You need to book.
The Bouverie Tap
45 Bouverie Rd WGood ales. Good food.
space-bar & gallery
7 The Old High StQuirky bar. Lovely beer garden.
The Chambers. Why is this called The Beer Shop here?
Good coffee shop.
Check out live music here every week. Great beer and food.
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The Beer Shop
Cheriton PlaceThe Chambers. Why is this called The Beer Shop here?
Good coffee shop.
Check out live music here every week. Great beer and food.
Shopping
Bounce Vintage
3-7 Tontine StGreat vintage clothes store.
Courting Lily Vintage
3 Church StGreat vintage store.
Excellent shop for vegan treats and gifts.
They sell the excellent Docker bread here, which is a locally made sourdough.
Folkestone Wholefoods
43 The Old High StExcellent shop for vegan treats and gifts.
They sell the excellent Docker bread here, which is a locally made sourdough.
County Fayre
3 The Old High StLocally produced food and gifts.
Folkestone's art quarter. Art galleries. Independent shops. Interesting events.
Folkestone triennial coming in 2025.
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The Creative Quarter
34 The Old High StFolkestone's art quarter. Art galleries. Independent shops. Interesting events.
Folkestone triennial coming in 2025.
The Folkestone Bookshop
Wonderful independent book shop.