Folkestone Central
Ward in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
| Coordinates: | 51.079, 1.171 |
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| OS grid ref: | TR 22 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01303 (Folkestone) |
Folkestone Central sits at the heart of Folkestone in the district of Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England, taking in the town centre, seafront and harbour area around the station. Its Channel‑facing location gives a mix of cliffs, promenades and parkland such as Lower Leas, with the Channel Tunnel and other coastal links close by.
The ward combines Victorian seafront heritage with a strong creative streak: the harbour and Harbour Arm have been regenerated for events and dining, while the Creative Quarter hosts galleries, studios and independent shops that feature during the town's contemporary arts programme. The local economy leans on tourism, retail and small businesses, and there are clear contrasts between areas enjoying gentrification and pockets of social need; good rail connections to Ashford and London keep it well connected.
Postcode districts covering Folkestone Central
Most populated places nearby
- Folkestone 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Ashford 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Margate 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Canterbury 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Dover 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ramsgate 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Herne Bay 20 miles32.2 km
- Deal 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Whitstable 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Broadstairs 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Broadstairs and St. Peters 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Faversham 20.4 miles32.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Broadmead Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Folkestone Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- East Folkestone Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Sandgate Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Sandgate & West Folkestone Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Folkestone Harbour Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Cheriton Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Capel-le-Ferne Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Hawkinge Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Paddlesworth Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newington Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Densole Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Folkestone Central
CT20 2DE, CT20 9NX, CT20 1DP, CT20 2UF, CT20 2TF, CT20 2AL, CT20 2UT, CT20 9SU, CT20 2HD … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 39.7 miles63.9 km
- London City Airport 56.5 miles90.9 km
- Folkestone Central Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Folkestone Harbour Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
Hotels in Folkestone Central Ad
- Voco the Clifton Folkestone 4
- Burlington Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4
- The View Hotel Folkestone, A Member of Radisson Individuals
- Westward Ho Hotel
- The Portland Hotel 3
- The Southcliff Hotel 3
- Oyo Gran Canaria Hotel 3
Schools in Folkestone Central
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary
- Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Independent - secondary
- St Eanswythe's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kingsworth Gardens Gardens 0.2 miles0.3 km
- University Centre Folkestone University 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Folkestone Harbour Harbour 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Sunny Sands Beach 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Martello Tower Historic site 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Folkestone Castle Historic site 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Fokestone Roman Villa Ruins Archaeological site 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Folkestone White Horse Archaeological site 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Brookhill Park Performing Arts College College 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Folkestone Racecourse Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- Crabble Athletic Ground Stadium 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Broome Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km