Clare’s guidebook

Clare
Clare’s guidebook

Sightseeing

One of the best castles I've visited. So much to see and do here, amazing views over Dover and a roos the Channel to France on a nice clear day.
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Dover Castle
Castle Hill Road
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One of the best castles I've visited. So much to see and do here, amazing views over Dover and a roos the Channel to France on a nice clear day.
Fantastic day out, so many animals to see. Gorillas, anteaters, and the largest herd of African elephants are just some of the highlights.
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Howletts Wild Animal Park
Bekesbourne Lane
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Fantastic day out, so many animals to see. Gorillas, anteaters, and the largest herd of African elephants are just some of the highlights.
Take a trip on this light railway taking you all the way out to Dungeness from Hythe with 5 stops in between. Prebook on the website for discounted tickets.
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Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway
2 Littlestone Rd
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Take a trip on this light railway taking you all the way out to Dungeness from Hythe with 5 stops in between. Prebook on the website for discounted tickets.
Beautiful castle and grounds. The boat and land train are great for getting around. Fantastic events throughout the year, especially the classical concerts and fireworks display.
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Leeds Castle
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Beautiful castle and grounds. The boat and land train are great for getting around. Fantastic events throughout the year, especially the classical concerts and fireworks display.
Rich in wildlife and offering views of the famous White Cliffs this local nature reserve is definitely worth a visit for the scenery and walks (some challenging!) . 3 martello towers, pitch & putt golf course. The area is a great site for rockpooling when the tide is out – and is also one of the best sites in southern England to go fossil hunting.
Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park
30 Wear Bay Rd
Rich in wildlife and offering views of the famous White Cliffs this local nature reserve is definitely worth a visit for the scenery and walks (some challenging!) . 3 martello towers, pitch & putt golf course. The area is a great site for rockpooling when the tide is out – and is also one of the best sites in southern England to go fossil hunting.
A quirky place to visit, the ossuary (crypt) has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain. The collection consists of shelves in four arched bays that contain 1,000 skulls in total!
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The Old Willow Restaurant
40 High St
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A quirky place to visit, the ossuary (crypt) has the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient human skulls and bones in Britain. The collection consists of shelves in four arched bays that contain 1,000 skulls in total!

Food scene

Recently restored, with many great street food stalls, The Big Greek Bus a favourite of ours! Perfect for a stroll out to see, fantastic views. Live music most weekends from spring to autumn. Lighthouse champagne bar is definitely worth a visit. Also an outdoor cinema screen is set up in the spring and summer months, showing sports events and classic films, check the website for screening details.
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Folkestone Harbour Arm
Harbour Approach Road
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Recently restored, with many great street food stalls, The Big Greek Bus a favourite of ours! Perfect for a stroll out to see, fantastic views. Live music most weekends from spring to autumn. Lighthouse champagne bar is definitely worth a visit. Also an outdoor cinema screen is set up in the spring and summer months, showing sports events and classic films, check the website for screening details.
Our favourite place for fantastic homecooked food. Great variety, well priced and always delicious. Highly recommend the lasagne, or the Sunday Roast but be sure to book as it is very popular locally. Food served until 9pm every day.
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The Butt Of Sherry
132 High St
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Our favourite place for fantastic homecooked food. Great variety, well priced and always delicious. Highly recommend the lasagne, or the Sunday Roast but be sure to book as it is very popular locally. Food served until 9pm every day.
Great atmosphere along with fantastic Turkish cuisine. Very friendly staff. Also has a cocktail bar area with some lovely choices to try out! Special lunchtime 3 course deal also available until 4pm, highly recommended!
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sunshine bbq wine bar restaurant
35-39 High Street
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Great atmosphere along with fantastic Turkish cuisine. Very friendly staff. Also has a cocktail bar area with some lovely choices to try out! Special lunchtime 3 course deal also available until 4pm, highly recommended!
Our favourite fish & chips takeaway!
The Seafarer
239 Cheriton High Street
Our favourite fish & chips takeaway!

Beach

Sandy beach in Folkestone. Check the tides before you go as gets covered at high tide.
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Kiosk ng Sunny Sands
The Stade
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Sandy beach in Folkestone. Check the tides before you go as gets covered at high tide.
It's a working beach with small fishing boats; you can buy fresh fish and enjoy a good snack at the Lazy Shack or walk along the prom to Hythe Bay restaurant.
Fishermans Beach Hythe
48 W Parade
It's a working beach with small fishing boats; you can buy fresh fish and enjoy a good snack at the Lazy Shack or walk along the prom to Hythe Bay restaurant.
Lovely walks along the promenade. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views out to sea. A popular spot for many sea anglers.
Princes Parade
Princes Parade
Lovely walks along the promenade. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views out to sea. A popular spot for many sea anglers.

Shopping

Great selection of stores selling at outlet prices. Spend the day, with various restaurant options for lunch or dinner. Perfect for a rainy day as the centre is mostly covered. The Garden of Light is also worth a visit, especially for those with children, a free sensory experience.
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Ashford Designer Outlet
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Great selection of stores selling at outlet prices. Spend the day, with various restaurant options for lunch or dinner. Perfect for a rainy day as the centre is mostly covered. The Garden of Light is also worth a visit, especially for those with children, a free sensory experience.

City/town information

Spend the day around the cobbled streets of Rye. Many historic places to visit here, some rumoured to be haunted such as the Mermaid Inn! Lots of independent and antique shops. While you're here, Rye Harbour nature reserve is also worth a visit - with a safe cycle path along the coast and many spots for bird watching.
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Rye
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Spend the day around the cobbled streets of Rye. Many historic places to visit here, some rumoured to be haunted such as the Mermaid Inn! Lots of independent and antique shops. While you're here, Rye Harbour nature reserve is also worth a visit - with a safe cycle path along the coast and many spots for bird watching.
Just a 35 min drive, or get the bus or train for a day out in Canterbury. Must see the cathedral, Canterbury tales, and have a wander through the bustling streets with many independent eateries, shops and pubs.
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Canterbury
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Just a 35 min drive, or get the bus or train for a day out in Canterbury. Must see the cathedral, Canterbury tales, and have a wander through the bustling streets with many independent eateries, shops and pubs.

Other

Outdoor cinema showing both recent and older films. Great atmosphere, food and drink stalls available during screenings. Currently operating as a drive-in Cinema during covid restrictions.
Folkestone Harbour Screen
Harbour Approach Road
Outdoor cinema showing both recent and older films. Great atmosphere, food and drink stalls available during screenings. Currently operating as a drive-in Cinema during covid restrictions.
Several play areas, wildlife and walking areas with flowers blooming. Also an amphitheatre which hosts theatre and musical performances during the warmer months. Pine avenues, gardens and flowers blooming all year.
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Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate Road
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Several play areas, wildlife and walking areas with flowers blooming. Also an amphitheatre which hosts theatre and musical performances during the warmer months. Pine avenues, gardens and flowers blooming all year.
Pamper yourself with a spa day or treatment. Quite often they offer discounts if you check their Facebook page for latest deals.
Hythe imperial Health Club & Spa
Princes Parade
Pamper yourself with a spa day or treatment. Quite often they offer discounts if you check their Facebook page for latest deals.