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The Top 20 Attractions around Folkestone

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Folkestone. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Folkestone is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Battle of Britain Memorial

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The Battle of Britain Memorial is a national memorial to the men who fought in the Battle of Britain between 10th July and 31st October, 1940. The site is a …

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Folkestone Harbour

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Folkestone Harbour has experienced a time of great regeneration since 2014. Now a place to promenade, enjoy a cafe or take in the view, it was a busy ferry port …

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Dover Castle

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Dover Castle is an iconic fortress that was founded in the 11th century. Hailed as the ‘key to England’ due to its defensive significance, the castle has protected the gateway …

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Abbot's Cliff Sound Mirror

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These sound or noise mirrors (sound mirrors) were created in the late 1920s, i.e. the time between the two world wars. Although they make the passing hiker think of a …

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Lower Leas Coastal Park

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The Lower Leas Coastal Park is home to the largest free adventure play area in the South East.

It also boasts an amphitheatre which hosts theatre and musical performances during the warmer months, and is right next to the beach.

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Millennium Milepost on National Cycle Network Route 1

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The Millennium Mileposts are cast iron sculptures that help people navigate the National Cycle Network. You'll find four different designs of milestones in both rural and urban locations along cycle …

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The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront

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The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront is a striking feature constructed from reconditioned railway sleepers. It stretches 800 meters across the shingle beach, linking the Harbour Arm and Station with the …

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Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve

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The Samphire Hoe is a beautiful nature reserve close to the White Cliffs of Dover which has an interesting past. 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl from the Channel …

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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

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Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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Entrance to Drop Redoubt, Western Heights

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Drop Redoubt fort is linked to the citadel via dry moats. You can look round the exterior of the fort for free at any time during daylight. The fort is …

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Royal Military Canal

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The Royal Military Canal is a canal of approximately 22 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering the Romney Marsh wetland …

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