Capel-le-Ferne is a small village and parish on the chalk scarp of the White Cliffs of Dover, tucked on the Kent coast between Folkestone and Dover. Perched above the English Channel, it offers sweeping sea views and clear sightlines towards France, with cliff-top walks and the sense of being on the frontline of Britain’s southern coastline.
The village is best known for the Battle of Britain Memorial, which draws visitors and anchors local remembrance of the area’s wartime role; traces of coastal defences and wartime infrastructure are still visible. Economically it is largely residential with commuting links into nearby towns, supported by some tourism, agriculture and active community groups; socially it has a close-knit, village feel with a village hall, local initiatives and charities centred on preserving landscape and heritage.
Postcode districts covering Capel-le-Ferne
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Ashford 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Margate 19 miles30.6 km
- Canterbury 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Dover 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Ramsgate 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Herne Bay 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Deal 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Whitstable 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Broadstairs 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Faversham 20.2 miles32.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hougham Without Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Alkham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- East Folkestone Ward 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Maxton & Elms Vale Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- River Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broadmead Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Swingfield Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Densole Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Capel-le-Ferne
CT18 7LW, CT18 7JX, CT18 7JP, CT18 7HU, CT18 7ET, CT18 7LA, CT18 7LN, CT18 7EU, CT18 7LX … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39 miles62.8 km
- London City Airport 57.2 miles92.1 km
- Folkestone Harbour Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Capel-le-Ferne Ad
- The London & Paris Hotel 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Broome Park Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Westward Ho Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
Schools in Capel-le-Ferne
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 2 miles3.2 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 2.5 miles4 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Broome Park Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 7 miles11.3 km