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The 5 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Folkestone, England
Folkestone (/ˈfoʊkstən/ FOHK-stən) is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England. The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. It was an important harbour and shipping port for most of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Restaurants in Folkestone
1. Escape60
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Two themed escape rooms for an immersive experience. Game 1 =Serial killers lair Game 2 = The Compactor
Reviewed By I3638ZWjamiep - Folkestone, United Kingdom
Mum, dad, sister and myself went as a team and it was just amazing!! we had just great fun doing the room Staff were really friendly ♡♡ definitely going back there again. 100% will recommend!!
2. Kent Battle of Britain Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 701 reviews
Reviewed By Mumsynanna - Surrey, United Kingdom
Took my wife, daughter and grandchildren and we all had a most interesting time. There is an incredible amount of items on display, and the layout means you are discovering something new around the each section without being overwhelmed with exhibits. The whole experience is well balanced from both RAF and German perspective's and gives an enthralling insight into the lives of those that took part in the Battle of Britain. The volunteers running the museum were very friendly, and only too ready to help. The no photo rule is not a problem, and should not discourage anyone from visiting the museum. Leave your camera in the car, and immerse yourself with the exhibits on display. When leaving, we collected our cameras, and we had our photos taken with the Hurricanes outside by the volunteers. I highly recommend a visit to this museum, and look forward to returning in next year when it re-opens.
3. Elham Valley Line Trust Countryside Centre & Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By P4737ETpauls
This Venue is very much a hidden gem, nestled close to the Channel Tunnel yet far enough away not to hear it. Many Stallholders come back year after year and is a magnet for Train enthusiasts. Cafe was also a favourite of mine.
4. Kingsnorth Gardens
5. Lower Leas Coastal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 998 reviews
New measures have been introduced by Folkestone & Hythe District Council in response to the sheer numbers of people visiting the Lower Leas Coastal Park. These measures include: Banning barbecues in the Coastal Park with immediate effect. BBQ pods have been removed. Refreshing the double yellow lines along Radnor Cliff Road. Installing a lockable barrier on the Coastal Park car park and close this overnight from 8pm - 8am to discourage groups from staying late into the evening. We are unable to release any vehicles over night. Installing additional signage and exploring the use of large electronic signage located at various points in the district/access points to the park areas. Increasing the amount of enforcement and advisory officers to give a higher visual presence. We will be issuing warnings - and potentially fines - to anyone acting in a way that negatively impacts on others.
Reviewed By clottieYorkshire - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This park is along the cliff and under cliff of Folkestone and provides a lovely green walk between the town above and the sea below. It is a pretty Victorian experience - an amphitheatre with the sea as a backdrop; attractively planted flower beds; a zig-zag path up the cliff through the the trees to the bandstand on the esplanade above. And all the time, the sea and pebble beaches stretching out to give lovely views. What a treat - and all for free. I wonder if the funicular railway/lift works in the summer to complete the back-in-time experience.
