Folkestone
Built-up area in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.086, 1.154 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TR 20 36 |
| Population: | 66,429 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 |
Folkestone is a coastal town in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England, sitting on cliffs and a pebble shoreline overlooking the English Channel. Its Victorian promenade known as the Leas, a recently revitalised harbour and the popular Harbour Arm give panoramic views across the water, and the town sits close to the UK portal of the Channel Tunnel, a feature that has shaped local trade and travel.
Once a classic seaside resort, Folkestone has reinvented itself with a vibrant Creative Quarter, galleries and the Folkestone Triennial contemporary art festival, attracting visitors and artists alike. The economy mixes tourism, creative industries and commuter links to London and Ashford, and the town’s post-industrial regeneration has created a lively, diverse community with a growing cultural scene.
Postcode districts covering Folkestone
Most populated places nearby
- Ashford 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Margate 21.8 miles35 km
- Canterbury 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dover 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ramsgate 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Herne Bay 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Deal 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Whitstable 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Broadstairs 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 22.6 miles36.3 km
- Faversham 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Hythe 3.3 miles5.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Broadmead Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Cheriton Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Sandgate Parish 0.7 miles1 km
- Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward 0.7 miles1 km
- Folkestone Central Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- East Folkestone Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Newington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Densole Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Folkestone
CT20 1RE, CT19 5UT, CT19 5SP, CT20 2SG, CT19 5FF, CT19 5EP, CT20 9NB, CT19 5PA, CT20 1PW … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 38.9 miles62.7 km
- London City Airport 55.6 miles89.5 km
- Folkestone West Railway Station 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels in Folkestone Ad
- The London & Paris Hotel
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals
- Holiday Inn Express Folkestone - Channel Tunnel 3
- Westward Ho Hotel
- The Portland Hotel 3
- The Southcliff Hotel 3
- Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone
- Oyo Gran Canaria Hotel 3
Schools in Folkestone
- All Soul's C of E Primary School Primary
- Castle Hill Community Primary School Primary
- Cheriton Primary School Primary
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary
- Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Independent - secondary
- Folkestone St. Mary's C of E Primary Academy Primary
- Folkestone, St Martin's C of E Primary School Primary
- Folkestone, St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Harcourt Primary School Primary
- Martello Primary Primary
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery Primary
- Mundella Primary School Primary
- Sandgate Primary School Primary
- St Eanswythe's C of E Primary School Primary
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Primary
- The Beacon Folkestone Special
- The Folkestone School for Girls Secondary
- The Harvey Grammar School Secondary
- Turner Free School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 1.2 miles2 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 2 miles3.2 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 3.7 miles6 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Broome Park Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 6.8 miles11 km