Folkestone & Hythe
Coastal and Downs Walks
A visit to Folkestone would not be complete without a trip to the beach. Folkestone’s Sunny Sands is beautiful all year round, enjoy a traditional beach day in the Summer, or experience a breath-taking walk to clear the cobwebs in winter. Here, you can spot the famous mermaid statue which draws influence from Copenhagen’s The Little Mermaid. The Lower Leas Coastal Park is another great outdoor spot. Home to the largest free adventure play area in the Southeast, it also boasts an amphitheatre which hosts theatre and musical performances during the warmer months. The coastal park is right next to the beach and comprises beautiful tree lined avenues, gardens and flowers blooming all year through. From The Leas you can walk all the way to Sandgate, Seabrook and Hythe and beyond and to Folkestone and beyond in the other direction.
Eats & Drinks
Folkestone is now bustling with some amazing food and drink outlets, be sure to check out Marley’s, Steep Street Coffee House, The famous Rocksalt and Channel View and be sure to stop at the Champagne bar at the end of the Harbour Arm to take in more extraordinary views of the South Coast.
Yoga & Pilates/ Swimming
In house Yoga lessons at Number Three are taken care of by Sea and Soul Yoga (contact us to book) and if you fancy some Pilates or reformer Pilates be sure to check out Grace Hill Studios in Folkestone. Be sure to head down to the shore for an invigorating dip in the ocean, with popular swim spots being at Mermaid Beach and Sunny Sands.
Landmarks of Kent
Kent is home to some of the nation’s most stunning historic castles. Leeds Castle, with its glorious grounds and moat, has been dubbed ‘the loveliest castle in the world’. Romantic double-moated Hever Castle boasts over 125 acres of stunning gardens and was the childhome home of Henry VIII‘s second wife, Anne Boleyn.
This beautiful county is also home to some of England’s most outstanding gardens, including those at Sissinghurst, Penshurst Place and Brogdale, home to the National Fruit Collections, where you can enjoy orchard tours and fruit juice tastings.
‘Dubris’ (Dover) was one of the most important sites in Roman Britain. Today you can visit the Roman Painted House, and the remains of a Roman lighthouse can be seen within the grounds of Dover Castle. Dover Castle played a major part in the history of the nation from Norman times through to World War Two, and is described as the “Key to England”.
The Harbour Arm
Since opening in 2015, Folkestone Harbour Arm has cemented itself as a major destination on the Kent coast. Sitting on the beach and reaching into the English Channel, offering views of the White Cliffs and glimpses of France, the Harbour Arm is a unique cultural attraction; a place to meet friends, see live music and sample the goods from nearly 30 independent food and drink vendors.
Along the Arm, there are huts serving everything from street food: ribs, gourmet hot-dogs, home-made burgers and Polenta encrusted fish to the freshest moules and lobster from Folkestone Trawlers and much more besides – all with a choice of beers and soft drinks..
Art
The Creative Quarter in the heart of Folkestone is the perfect place to explore, with a host of shops, galleries, studios and venues offering music, theatre and entertainmen
The Creative Quarter includes some of Folkestone's most historic streets, and is just a short wander from the sea. The Old High Street is a winding, cobbled lane lined with bright, independent shops, galleries and eateries, while Tontine Street is a busy thoroughfare to the centre of the town.
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