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.
Faversham, Broadstairs, St Peter's, Ramsgate, Chatham, Margate, and Dover are great places to visit near Folkestone if you like towns.
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 some of Folkestone best historic buildings to visit near Folkestone.
The area around Folkestone boasts some of the best beaches including Viking Bay, and Dumpton Gap.
There are a several good parks in the area around Folkestone like Victoria Gardens.
Museums to visit near Folkestone include Ramsgate Maritime Museum.
There are a number of castles near Folkestone including Dover Castle, Rochester Castle, Leeds Castle, and Tonbridge Castle.
The area around Folkestone boasts some of the best shopping centres including Royal Victoria Place, and Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Canterbury is a great place to visit close to Folkestone if you like cities.
There are a number of ruins near to Folkestone including Tonbridge Castle.
Country Parks to visit near Folkestone include Haysden Country Park, and Barton's Point Coastal Park.
The area close to Folkestone boasts some of the best lakes including Barden Lake.
There are a number of coastal parks near to Folkestone including Barton's Point Coastal Park.
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.
