Folkestone is a bustling port city with a great selection of amenities and attractions, and it is located on the edge of the Kent Downs AONB. You can find more than 100 art studios and galleries in the Creative Quarter, as well as a wide variety of cafes and restaurants at Folkestone Harbour. The Leas offers stunning views of the French coast, and The Lower Leas Coastal Park is a great place to have a barbecue or picnic on the beach. On the sandy beach at Folkestone, you may engage in a wide range of watersports, including sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. The second beach in the community is more rockier and a fantastic location for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and fossil hunters! Discover some of the 153-mile North Downs Way National Trail, which runs through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs AONB on its way from Farnham to Canterbury and through the White Cliffs of Dover. You can spend the day exploring Canterbury’s charming cobblestone alleys and intriguing shops, or you can travel an hour to see Dover Castle and Chartwell, Sir Winston Churchill’s former residence. In this beautiful region of the country, there are so many options for day trips that Folkestone is the ideal destination for groups of friends, families, and lovers.
