Welcome to Folkestone
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Folkestone - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Folkestone to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Folkestone as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Folkestone.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Folkestone.
Re‐live the sounds of the swinging sixties as Britains No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period from the clothes that…
After phenomenal sell out tours Walk Right Back is... BACK From the Producers of Thatll Be The Day the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time ‐ The Everly Brothers.Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love All…
First an hour of songs and stories about why we are or are not happy; followed by a work‐in‐progress of our next show. What will it be Well a charming double act with a penchant for political humor and musical comedy of…
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a sister Park of Howletts. We intend on rolling out webcams at the 350 acre reserve at Port Lympne in the near future. Whether you are interested in animals, historic houses, elegant gardens or magnificent scenery, Port Lympne has something for everyone...Palace…
The Parks were started by John Aspinall more than 40 years ago to conserve and breed rare and endangered wild animals with the intention of returning them to safe areas in their natural habitat. The animals are looked after in our two parks that cover over 450 acres…
The East Kent Railway was constructed between 1911 and 1917 to serve the growing number of coal mines that were being sunk in the East Kent area. The consortium of mine and land owners envisaged a line that would link the collieries with the main line and a…
The Museum is entirely self‐supporting and stands or falls by the number of visitors it attracts. It is run by eight enthusiasts and volunteers.The museum is the oldest established and largest collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country.The Kent battle of Britain museum is…
Deal Castle has stood since the 16th century when it was built by Henry VIII to defend our shores from the threat of invasion. Its huge low‐lying bastions were cleverly built in the shape of a Tudor Rose not to look pretty, but so that the curves…
Dover Museum is a local history and archaeology museum situated in the town centre of Dover, Britain's historic port town. It is home to the Dover Bronze Age Boat, the world's oldest known seagoing boat and a fascinating archaeological discovery. It is a modern museum which…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Folkestone? See our list of attractions in Folkestone, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
