Folkestone

Folkestone came of age during the Edwardian era, as people flocked to the coast in search of a "sound body and virtuous mind". Their legacy still lives on, today, in the wide leafy avenues and beautiful cinnamon brick buildings that border almost every street. The cobbled Old High Street leads down to the fishing harbour, where it doesn’t take much to imagine the sights and sounds of a time gone by.

Folkstone Harbour

Folkestone Harbour

Along Marine Parade you’ll find the Leas Lift (one of the oldest water-balanced cliff lifts in England). A ride in the Lift will take you to the Leas, a mile-long, cliff-top promenade. Half way along is the Leas Cliff Hall, a newly refurbished entertainment venue, which has a varied programme of shows and concerts. There is a licensed café where you can sit and gaze at the wonderful views of the English Channel. Further along is the Bandstand where concerts are held in summer. Paths and steps down from the Leas will bring you to Lower Leas Coastal Park. Here you can saunter through woodland to the Amphitheatre, a 250 seat, grassed arena, and the Adventure Playground.