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.
There are a several good towns in the Folkestone area like 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.
There are a number of beaches near Folkestone including Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap.
Folkestone is near some unmissable parks like Victoria Gardens,
Folkestone is near some unmissable museums like Ramsgate Maritime Museum,
Don't miss Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle's castles if visiting the area around Folkestone.
Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre are great places to visit near Folkestone if you like shopping centres.
There are a number of cities near to Folkestone including Canterbury.
There are a several good ruins in the area around Folkestone like Tonbridge Castle.
Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park are some of Folkestone best country parks to visit near Folkestone.
Barden Lake is a great place to visit close to Folkestone if you like lakes.
Don't miss Barton's Point Coastal Park's coastal parks if visiting the area around Folkestone.
Don't miss Lydd Airport's airports if visiting the area around 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.
