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 miles
- Ashford 15.2 miles
- Margate 19 miles
- Canterbury 12.7 miles
- Dover 3.6 miles
- Ramsgate 17.9 miles
- Herne Bay 18.1 miles
- Deal 10.1 miles
- Whitstable 18.5 miles
- Broadstairs 19.5 miles
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 19.5 miles
- Faversham 20.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Alkham & Capel-le-Ferne Ward 0.8 miles
- Hougham Without Parish 1.1 miles
- Alkham Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 2.1 miles
- East Folkestone Ward 2.3 miles
- Maxton & Elms Vale Ward 2.4 miles
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.6 miles
- River Parish 2.9 miles
- Broadmead Ward 2.9 miles
- Swingfield Parish 3.1 miles
- Densole Built-up area 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Capel-le-Ferne
CT18 7LW, CT18 7HH, CT18 7HA, CT18 7JF, CT18 7HB, CT18 7LP, CT18 7HN, CT18 7LU, CT18 7HD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39 miles
- London City Airport 57.2 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Capel-le-Ferne Ad
- The Marquis of Granby 5 1.6 miles
- voco The Clifton Folkestone 3 3.3 miles
- Premier Inn Dover - A20 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel 2.5 4.5 miles
- Dover Marina Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Dover 4 4.1 miles
- The Southcliff Hotel 2 3.2 miles
- Burlington Hotel 4 3.5 miles
- Lennard House 2.5 miles
- Hythe Imperial Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 6.3 miles
Schools in Capel-le-Ferne
- Capel-le-Ferne Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 1.9 miles
- Martello Tower Historic site 2 miles
- Sunny Sands Beach 2.5 miles
- University Centre Folkestone University 2.7 miles
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 2.8 miles
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 2.8 miles
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 3.1 miles
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 3.3 miles
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 3.7 miles
- Roman Lighthouse Historic site 4.5 miles
- Broome Park Estate 5.5 miles
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 7 miles