Things to do in Folkestone, England: The Best Nature & Parks

December 1, 2021 Agatha Simes

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. Caesar's Camp

Folkestone CT19 4QB England
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Caesar's Camp

Reviewed By robertgrieve24 - Folkestone, United Kingdom

Caesars Camp offers amazing views of Folkestone and the Channel. Our family have been walking along there for many years. Once you reach the top, a panorama view of the whole area greets you. from Capel Hill, across all Folkestone and Hythe and the coast round to Dungeness Power Station. Often I have watched the world go by, from this vantage point. The, turn round and view the countryside behind, such as Hawkinge. The climb down and plenty of walks continue along the North Downs and the Saxon ways.

2. Lower Leas Coastal Park

Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 2JP England +44 1303 853685 [email protected] http://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/community/parks-and-open-spaces/lower-leas-coastal-park
Excellent
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4.5 based on 998 reviews

Lower Leas Coastal Park

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.

3. Sunny Sands

The Stade, Folkestone CT19 6RB England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 219 reviews

Sunny Sands

Reviewed By surenjoy - Greater London, United Kingdom

we visited Folkestone beach it’s a lovely beach with crystal clear waters and they have cafe and ice cream shop close at beach ???? and paddle board hire directly next to it. The raised walk way runs along the end of the beach with stairs leading to the east cliff, built under the walkway is a series of quirky tunnels that if your get there early enough to claim one, offer the ideal shade out the sun. The beach further down one end is covered in rocks and at low tide is perfect for rock pool and crabbing.

4. Sandgate Beach

Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone England
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4.5 based on 187 reviews

Sandgate Beach

Reviewed By TimeTraveler1st - London, United Kingdom

Beautiful Shingle Beach clean pretty picturesque. A tranquil beach lovely sunsets the beach clears by 8pm in the evening and at 6am the local authorities clear the beach of what little litter has been left by the less conches of the visiting public. The little village has antique shabby chic shops and lost of lovely coffee shops and eateries. Quintessential English Sea Side 2.2 miles from Folkestone along the esplanade on the left and Hythe 3 miles to the right. Clean beach award for I think it was 6 years on the trot. Love it

5. East Cliff and Warren Country Park

Wear Bay Road, Folkestone CT19 6BL England +44 300 333 5538 [email protected] http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/parks_and_open_spaces/country_parks/east_cliff_and_warren_park.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 90 reviews

East Cliff and Warren Country Park

Reviewed By lesh317

folkestones best kept secret. far from the maddening crowds on the sunny sands beach. a popular place for dog walkers and campers. its a great place to find fossils and sea glass and its good for a bit of seal watching too as there are a couple that bob around just of the beach

6. Kingsnorth Gardens

Folkestone CT20 2QY England http://www.shepway.gov.uk/content/view/200694/194/
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Kingsnorth Gardens

Municipal park. The street on which is it located is also called Kingsnorth Gardens.

7. Enbrook Park

Enbrook Park Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3SE England
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Enbrook Park

Reviewed By Hikerchicklet1966 - Dover, United Kingdom

A lovely walk in an area where my dad trained as a copper when it was a police training centre. Spoke to the very friendly groundsman who was extremely knowledgable about the history of the area . He informed me where the parade ground would have been. I found it and stood and remembered my father - imagining him as a young man marching up and down and having his passing out parade in that spot .. A beautifully kept garden and if you do happen to see the groundsman, definitely stop and have a chat - he is so full of interesting facts about the place ..

8. Zig Zag Path

The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Zig Zag Path

Reviewed By Ciahasher - Houston, United States

The zig zag trail is just that: a paved path that goes between Leas cliff and lower leas coastal park. Along the way, you will go through some stone arches and rock grottos. The path is not natural but was designed by some landscapers nearly 100 years ago. I took the path down, wandered around the lower leas park, and then headed eastward towards the harbor and the town. I ascended via the automobile road from the harbor. But there are lots of different ways to go up and down. It’s definitely something you want to check out if you have a nice day in folkestone.

9. Radnor Park

Radnor Park Road, Folkestone CT19 5AU England http://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/countryside_and_coast/parks_and_open_spaces/country_parks/radnor_park_folkestone.aspx?theme=mobile
Excellent
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Radnor Park

10. Folkestone Sports Centre

Folkestone & District Sports Centre Trust Ltd Radnor Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone CT19 5HX England +44 1303 850222 [email protected] http://www.folkestonesportscentre.co.uk/
Excellent
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3.5 based on 49 reviews

Folkestone Sports Centre

The Folkestone Sports Centre is a fun-filled activities, sports, and leisure centre the whole family can enjoy. Everyone in the community, whether local resident or visitor, is invited to come use the Centre's wide range of facilities for healthy recreation, competition, or leisurely entertainment.

Reviewed By T4848IYtarac - Folkestone, United Kingdom

Been going to this gym for years. Not at Bannatynes level but it has a pool and a variety of classes

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