THINGS TO DO IN FOLKESTONE
Folkestone awaits! Find your perfect fit with our recommendations.
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Inspire Me
Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re looking for until you find it, and then you wonder why on earth it took you so long!
Seek out a little inspiration with us here in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh – join us as you experience the extraordinary.
5 EXTRAORDINARY STAYS
All out luxury, animal encounters or casual cool – here are a few options to make your trip seriously special…
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FOLKESTONE – THE GREAT WAR AND THE ONE THAT FOLLOWED
Folkestone played a pivotal role in both World War I and World War II. Here is some of our history in those terrible conflicts
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DYMCHURCH – THE CHILDREN’S PARADISE
Massive wide sandy beach, a funfair, history, fish ‘n chips galore – everything under the sun you could want at Dymchurch!
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WELCOME TO THE ROMNEY MARSH
Said to be the fifth continent! A world apart, where sheep graze in fields separated by a maze of ditches, the horizon is punctuated with church towers, and the open skies and sense of solitude make it a truly unique and special place. Peaceful quiet and flat offering excellent walking and cycling, historic churches, a variety of special wildlife, and a distinctive coastline, from the shingle of Dungeness to the sandy expanse of Dymchurch.
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WELCOME TO THE NORTH DOWNS AND VILLAGES
The North Downs is a ridge of chalk hills, rising high above Folkestone and providing spectacular views across the countryside and out to sea. Great walking, cycling, and eating and drinking!
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DUNGENESS – WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Dungeness has a stark, unique, and other worldly beauty which leaves no one untouched. Love it or hate it, you’ll never forget a visit to Dungeness.
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JUST BEACHY!
Beautiful beaches in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh. From Folkestone to Dungeness – town beaches, wild beaches, family beaches! Choose from sand to shingle to pebbles to rocks… choose between solitude and family fun…
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MADNESS AND MARTELLO TOWERS
Discover the story behind one of our favourite landmarks – the Martello Tower, and check out the one you can visit – cannons at the ready!
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RSPB RESERVE DUNGENESS
Island life – see what RSPB Dungeness has been doing to make life easier for its avian visitors!
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ROAMING THE ROMNEY MARSH
With a whole 11 hectares (that’s about 27 acres in old money) to explore, the Romney Marsh Nature Reserve is a treasure trove for ramblers, dog walkers, nature enthusiasts and kids. Autumn, with the colours changing, is a spectacular sight!
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FAVOURITE FIVE CHURCHES
Five of our favourite churches – pop in, soak up the peace, find out about the wealth of history these beautiful buildings hold