Folkestone has earned its reputation as the best coastal getaway on the south coast.
From the restored Harbour Arm to the cobbled slopes of the Creative Quarter, Folkestone balances seaside heritage with brilliant modern character. Whether you fancy artisan street food, open-air art, or crisp sea air, a trip down to Folkestone delivers on every front.
Long before the visitors arrived, this stretch of coastline faced a constant battle against shifting shingle and maritime storms. The arrival of the South Eastern Railway in 1843 changed everything. Tracks were laid straight to the water’s edge, creating an opulent Victorian departure point for passenger steamers heading to France. Decimus Burton shaped the clifftop terraces along The Leas, and the port went on to shoulder immense national duty—serving as the embarkation point for millions of soldiers marching toward the Western Front during the First World War, and welcoming troops back from Dunkirk during the Second.
Why You Should Visit Today?
The Harbour Arm & Restored Station: Walk along historic railway tracks where luxury boat trains once pulled up to continental ferries. Today, the platforms and vintage box vans host craft breweries, champagne bars, and independent street food traders.
World-Class Public Art: Hunt down Antony Gormley’s tide-submerged figure beneath the harbour boardwalk, discover Banksy’s Art Buff on the Old High Street, or stand beside the cliff-edge Siren installation.
The Old High Street: Wander up the steep, cobbled paths lined with colourful shopfronts, working print studios, ceramicists, and local bakeries.
Coastal Walks & Scenery: Take the hand-tooled Pulhamite Zig Zag Path down to the Lower Leas Coastal Park, stroll the shingle along Mermaid Beach, or wander the wild chalk paths of the Warren nature reserve.
Historic Quarters: Uncover England’s earliest saintly relics inside the ancient Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, or enjoy a pint in the British Lion—a favourite haunt of Charles Dickens dating back to the 15th century.
Plan your journey by train directly from London St Pancras in under an hour, grab some fresh shellfish from Chummy’s on the harbour, and immerse yourself in Kent’s finest seaside retreat.
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00:00 Introduction
01:04 The Leas Esplanade
02:56 Zig Zag Path
05:59 Mermaid Beach
08:22 Folkestone Boardwalk
10:41 The Harbour Arm
17:58 Restored Folkestone Harbour Station
26:11 Seafood stop at Chummys
27:27 Folkestone Old Harbour
28:32 Sunny Sands Beach
30:27 The Warren
32:00 Martello Towers
34:37 Battle of Britain Memorial
38:45 Creative Quarter Old High Street
44:00 The Bayle Historic part of Folkestone
49:07 Upper Leas Esplanade
51:46 Getting to Folkestone by Train from London
52:24 A Night out in Folkestone
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