Folkestone Guidebook
Folkestone Beach
Sunny Sands Kiosk
The StadeThis is the sandy beach of Folkestone
The Warren
A sand and rock beach to the far east of Folkestone which is popular with fossil hunters. Parking is limited at this beach but you can walk along the road to the beach or choose the more challenging hike involving steep winding paths starting from the East Cliff.
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The Warren
The Warren
A sand and rock beach to the far east of Folkestone which is popular with fossil hunters. Parking is limited at this beach but you can walk along the road to the beach or choose the more challenging hike involving steep winding paths starting from the East Cliff.
'The Boardwalk’ Beach (Outer Harbour)
Nestling up against the south pier of Folkestone Harbour, an 800m long boardwalk made from old railway sleepers meanders westward from the harbour meeting the Lower Leas Coastal Park.
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Folkestone Beach
'The Boardwalk’ Beach (Outer Harbour)
Nestling up against the south pier of Folkestone Harbour, an 800m long boardwalk made from old railway sleepers meanders westward from the harbour meeting the Lower Leas Coastal Park.
Sightseeing
The lively Harbour Arm, which once conveyed the Orient Express direct to its ocean liner, juts out into the sea and springs to life each weekend with pop-up street food stalls, an outdoor cinema, live music, oversized board games and cool DJs. It's also home to Bathtub & Gun, arguably the world's smallest cocktail bar, and a champagne bar secreted in a Grade II-listed lighthouse built in 1897 which is ideal for looking back over the town and watching the sun set.
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Folkestone Harbour
The lively Harbour Arm, which once conveyed the Orient Express direct to its ocean liner, juts out into the sea and springs to life each weekend with pop-up street food stalls, an outdoor cinema, live music, oversized board games and cool DJs. It's also home to Bathtub & Gun, arguably the world's smallest cocktail bar, and a champagne bar secreted in a Grade II-listed lighthouse built in 1897 which is ideal for looking back over the town and watching the sun set.
The Creative Quarter
Located in the historic heart of Folkestone and starting from the Old High Street, The Creative Quarter winds upwards to meet the commercial centre. It is an area developed by the Creative Foundation to regenerate Folkestone through the arts. This area has become home to a thriving collection of artists’ studios and creative businesses.
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The Old High Street
The Old High StreetThe Creative Quarter
Located in the historic heart of Folkestone and starting from the Old High Street, The Creative Quarter winds upwards to meet the commercial centre. It is an area developed by the Creative Foundation to regenerate Folkestone through the arts. This area has become home to a thriving collection of artists’ studios and creative businesses.
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Sandgate Road“The National Memorial to the Few is a peaceful space, ideal for quiet reflection, atop the famous White Cliffs and offering superb views across the Channel to France. The central statue of a lone pilot is complemented by the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall, two replica aircraft and other items of interest.”
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Monument voor de Slag om Engeland
New Dover Road“The National Memorial to the Few is a peaceful space, ideal for quiet reflection, atop the famous White Cliffs and offering superb views across the Channel to France. The central statue of a lone pilot is complemented by the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall, two replica aircraft and other items of interest.”
The Museum takes you on a journey through the history of Folkestone, from its origins as a humble coastal community, through to its heyday as a fashionable seaside resort and beyond.”
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Folkestone Museum
1-2 Guildhall StThe Museum takes you on a journey through the history of Folkestone, from its origins as a humble coastal community, through to its heyday as a fashionable seaside resort and beyond.”
Entertainment
An arts and entertainment venue with a varied programme of theatre, dance, comedy, film and music.
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Quarterhouse
49 Tontine StAn arts and entertainment venue with a varied programme of theatre, dance, comedy, film and music.
Food scene
Rocksalt - “Cantilevered over Folkestone Harbour with panoramic floor to ceiling views out over the English Channel. Our A La Carte menu changes seasonally showcasing everything from the freshest fish to the best quality meat as well as locally sourced smoked or cured fish” (Rocksalt)
*offers vegetarian option
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketRocksalt - “Cantilevered over Folkestone Harbour with panoramic floor to ceiling views out over the English Channel. Our A La Carte menu changes seasonally showcasing everything from the freshest fish to the best quality meat as well as locally sourced smoked or cured fish” (Rocksalt)
*offers vegetarian option
“The menus at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill offer everything you would expect from a traditional Steakhouse with the superior quality of Marco Pierre White. Our dedicated and highly skilled kitchen team use only the finest locally soured produce in order to create mouth-watering yet affordable cuisine.” (Marco Pierre-White)
*offers vegetarian option
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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Folkestone
1 -6 Clifton Gardens“The menus at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill offer everything you would expect from a traditional Steakhouse with the superior quality of Marco Pierre White. Our dedicated and highly skilled kitchen team use only the finest locally soured produce in order to create mouth-watering yet affordable cuisine.” (Marco Pierre-White)
*offers vegetarian option
“The Folkestone Wine Company is a family run business and encompasses all our passions: wine, food, art and music. Taste beautiful food inspired by our travels around Europe in a relaxed environment of eclectic music and art” (Folkestone Wine Company)
Guardian Review: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/dec/07/folkestone-wine-company-kent-restaurant-review-grace-dent
*offers vegetarian option
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Folkestone Wine Company
5 Church St“The Folkestone Wine Company is a family run business and encompasses all our passions: wine, food, art and music. Taste beautiful food inspired by our travels around Europe in a relaxed environment of eclectic music and art” (Folkestone Wine Company)
Guardian Review: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/dec/07/folkestone-wine-company-kent-restaurant-review-grace-dent
*offers vegetarian option
“Kentish seafood pub and restaurant using locally sourced ingredients, situated a stones throw from the Harbour” (Harbour Inn)
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The True Briton
24 Harbour St“Kentish seafood pub and restaurant using locally sourced ingredients, situated a stones throw from the Harbour” (Harbour Inn)
“A Kentish pub and restaurant with a reputation for fine feasting and warm hospitality” (Pullmans)
*offers vegetarian & vegan options
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The Pullman
7-9 Church St“A Kentish pub and restaurant with a reputation for fine feasting and warm hospitality” (Pullmans)
*offers vegetarian & vegan options
“Authentic Wood-Fired British Pizza hand-crafted in Folkestones’ Creative Quarter” (Lubens)
*offers vegetarian & vegan options
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Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous St“Authentic Wood-Fired British Pizza hand-crafted in Folkestones’ Creative Quarter” (Lubens)
*offers vegetarian & vegan options
“At Dr Legumes we share a plant based culinary experience based on a health conscious and sustainable approach to eating” (Dr Legumes)
*this is a vegan restaurant
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Dr Legumes
10 Rendezvous Street“At Dr Legumes we share a plant based culinary experience based on a health conscious and sustainable approach to eating” (Dr Legumes)
*this is a vegan restaurant
“Cliffe Restaurant and Bar is a fantastic food and drink destination in Folkestone. Located on the famous Leas, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the stunning seafront.”
(cliffe restaurant)
*offers vegetarian options
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The Cliffe Restaurant
30-32 Clifton Road“Cliffe Restaurant and Bar is a fantastic food and drink destination in Folkestone. Located on the famous Leas, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the stunning seafront.”
(cliffe restaurant)
*offers vegetarian options
“Local real ales, fine wines and continental lagers pair effortlessly with the comforting taste of locally sourced British food. Homemade pie and mash, steak, fish and veggie/vegan options available too.” (The Bouverie Tap)
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The Bouverie Tap
45 Bouverie Rd W“Local real ales, fine wines and continental lagers pair effortlessly with the comforting taste of locally sourced British food. Homemade pie and mash, steak, fish and veggie/vegan options available too.” (The Bouverie Tap)
Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly
Internet Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars – Google reviews
“Awesome old style Chinese restaurant”
“Amazing gem of a Chinese restaurant”
Hop Kweng
Sandgate RoadChinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly
Internet Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars – Google reviews
“Awesome old style Chinese restaurant”
“Amazing gem of a Chinese restaurant”
Café/Bistro/Restaurant – “Something for everyone, from breakfast to bedtime” Offers vegetarian & vegan options
4.7 out of 5 stars – Google reviews
“Always great food. The staff are awesome. Really hygge atmosphere. They use local food and serve proper portions. I cannot recommend this place more.”
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Jamjar Folkestone
2-4 The Old High StCafé/Bistro/Restaurant – “Something for everyone, from breakfast to bedtime” Offers vegetarian & vegan options
4.7 out of 5 stars – Google reviews
“Always great food. The staff are awesome. Really hygge atmosphere. They use local food and serve proper portions. I cannot recommend this place more.”
Steep Street Coffee House is a licensed book café situated on the Old High Street Offering excellent coffee, freshly made cakes, savoury food and a warm and friendly atmosphere.”
4.8 stars out of 5 – Google Review
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Steep Street Coffee House
24 The Old High StSteep Street Coffee House is a licensed book café situated on the Old High Street Offering excellent coffee, freshly made cakes, savoury food and a warm and friendly atmosphere.”
4.8 stars out of 5 – Google Review
Basque Inspired Street Food (Tapas)
“Everything was awesome. Great food, incredible value, lovely people and brilliant setting”
4.6 stars out of 5 – Google review
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Pick Up Pintxos
2-4 South StreetBasque Inspired Street Food (Tapas)
“Everything was awesome. Great food, incredible value, lovely people and brilliant setting”
4.6 stars out of 5 – Google review
Food Shopping
Asda Folkestone Supercentre
Bouverie PlaceLidl
Haven DriveSainsbury's
5 Bouverie Rd WTesco Superstore
Cheriton High StreetMorrisons
148 Cheriton RdWaitrose & Partners
Queen StreetALDI
Dymchurch Road