Things to do in Folkestone, England: The Best Monuments & Statues

May 9, 2022 Merry Kessler

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. War Memorial 1914-18 - Folkestone

West Terrace, Folkestone England http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php
Excellent
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25%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

War Memorial 1914-18 - Folkestone

2. Step Short Centenary Arch

The Road of Rememberance, Folkestone England
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
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4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Step Short Centenary Arch

Reviewed By 813hilaryd - London, United Kingdom

we walked here after our fish and chip supper.what a special place,so moving and emotional,it makes us appreciate what we have today and thank those brave soldiers who gave their lives for us.

3. Folk Stones Mark Wallinger

The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2LU England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/mark-wallinger/
Excellent
63%
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25%
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13%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Folk Stones Mark Wallinger

Reviewed By kate88blackwell

These stones represent the lost lives on which we walk today. Stepping across the cobbles, located where thousands of soldiers actually passed to their doom Poignant and powerful.

4. The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker

The Stade, Folkestone CT19 6AB England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/cornelia-parker/
Excellent
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60%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

The Folkestone Mermaid Cornelia Parker

5. The Colour of Water Spencer Finch

Lowe Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2XL England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/spencer-finch/
Excellent
40%
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60%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

The Colour of Water Spencer Finch

Reviewed By Llubi - London, United Kingdom

This place is located in the heart of Folkestone... this tower / clock is the only remaining piece of the church located at the remembrance garden .... worth it to walk around and spend some time at the garden

6. William Harvey Statue

Clifton Gardens, Folkestone England http://vanderkrogt.net/statues/object.php
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
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14%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

William Harvey Statue

Reviewed By Ranger297 - Folkestone, United Kingdom

Having discovered the circulation of the blood, William Harvey had this statue erected in his honour. Unfortunately, the circulation of the local seagulls' bowels, don't do it justice?

7. Heaven Is A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Nathan Coley

48 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1JT England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/nathan-coley/
Excellent
33%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
34%
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3.0 based on 9 reviews

Heaven Is A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Nathan Coley

8. We Could Have Been Anything That We Wanted To Be Ruth Ewan

The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/ruth-ewan/
We Could Have Been Anything That We Wanted To Be Ruth Ewan

9. The Whispers Christian Boltanski

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/christian-boltanski/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

10. 18 Holes Richard Wilson

Leas Cliff Hall The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ England http://www.folkestoneartworks.co.uk/artists/richard-wilson/

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