Folkestone is a Town in the county of Kent.
Folkestone in Kent is an important port and tourist centre in the region. Folkestone is a part of Folkestone and Hythe local government district with its own town council. Folkestone has a population of about 25,000 people. Folkestone’s economy was originally based on fishing and trade but today it relies heavily on tourism to support the small port. Folkestone harbour is home to Europe’s largest cross-channel ferry operated by P&O Ferries that takes passengers from Folkstone to Calais in France which is then connected to Dover in Britain by a car shuttle train service.
Folkestone began as a fishing village whose natural harbour allowed traders ships from mainland Europe safe passage during ancient wars where they could find protection within Folkestone bay, Folkestone was an important port in ancient Roman times.
There are great places to visit near Folkestone including some great towns, historic buildings, beaches, parks, museums, castles, shopping centres, cities, ruins, country parks, lakes, coastal parks and airports.
The area around Folkestone features a number of interesting towns including Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover.
Nuckell's Alsmshouses, The Old Curiosity Shop, The Palace Cinema, Clock Tower Broadstairs, The Look Out House, Bleak House, and Home for Smack Boys are great places to visit near Folkestone if you like historic buildings.
Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap are great places to visit near Folkestone if you like beaches.
Parks to visit near Folkestone include Victoria Gardens.
Places near Folkestone feature a number of interesting museums including Ramsgate Maritime Museum.
Folkestone's best nearby castles can be found at Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle.
Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre are some of Folkestone best shopping centres to visit near Folkestone.
Folkestone is near some unmissable cities like Canterbury,
Tonbridge Castle is one of Folkestone's best, nearby ruins to visit in Folkestone.
Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park are some of Folkestone best country parks to visit near Folkestone.
There are a number of lakes near to Folkestone including Barden Lake.
Barton's Point Coastal Park is one of Folkestone's best, nearby coastal parks to visit in Folkestone.
Lydd Airport is one of Folkestone's best, nearby airports to visit in Folkestone.
Folkestone History
There are some historic monuments around Folkestone:
Places to see near Folkestone
History of Folkestone
Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, in the town centre, contains the remains of St Eanswythe, granddaughter of Ethelbert of Kent.
