Built-up area in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.086, 1.154 |
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| 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.
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