Martin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
From my house you can walk along the coastal path, along the foot of the cliffs all the way to the nature reserve at Samphire Hoe- you can see it in the distance in this foto.
Then after a snack at the cafe you can climb up to the top of the cliffs and walk back along the cliff top to my house and Folkestone.
Takes about 4 hours.
It’s an amazing walk
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Samphire Hoe
Samphire RoadFrom my house you can walk along the coastal path, along the foot of the cliffs all the way to the nature reserve at Samphire Hoe- you can see it in the distance in this foto.
Then after a snack at the cafe you can climb up to the top of the cliffs and walk back along the cliff top to my house and Folkestone.
Takes about 4 hours.
It’s an amazing walk
Possibly the largest collection of bent, burnt and twisted pieces of aircraft aluminium that I have seen.
But seriously, it’s fascinating and worth a half day 😊
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Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust
Aerodrome RoadPossibly the largest collection of bent, burnt and twisted pieces of aircraft aluminium that I have seen.
But seriously, it’s fascinating and worth a half day 😊
Very interesting and moving place - in a spectacular Cliff-top setting. Walk from my house in 45 mins
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Monument voor de Slag om Engeland
New Dover RoadVery interesting and moving place - in a spectacular Cliff-top setting. Walk from my house in 45 mins
The jewel in Folkestone’s crown.
Bars, food, champagne, views, live music. What a place !
We all know it as ‘The Harbour Arm’
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Folkestone Havenarm
Harbour Approach RoadThe jewel in Folkestone’s crown.
Bars, food, champagne, views, live music. What a place !
We all know it as ‘The Harbour Arm’
Do not leave FK without visiting this amazing wild beach.
No cafe, toilets, amusements. Just 25 minute walk to this really interesting seascape with a wonderful beach.
Go early and catch the sunrise over the white cliffs - or even better go at dusk and catch moonrise to the east.
Take a picnic, bbq or just go and chill - and watch out for the confusing time change when your phone flicks to French time🙄
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The Warren
Do not leave FK without visiting this amazing wild beach.
No cafe, toilets, amusements. Just 25 minute walk to this really interesting seascape with a wonderful beach.
Go early and catch the sunrise over the white cliffs - or even better go at dusk and catch moonrise to the east.
Take a picnic, bbq or just go and chill - and watch out for the confusing time change when your phone flicks to French time🙄
Food scene
Gianni is an accomplished and innovative chef.
A brilliant addition to Folkestone’s buzzing food scene.
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Pick Up Pintxos
2-4 South StreetGianni is an accomplished and innovative chef.
A brilliant addition to Folkestone’s buzzing food scene.
Don’t be put off by the name- it’s a restaurant.
Lovely foodie place - menu is created from what’s local, fresh and available.
Amazing wine list and fab pairings.
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Folkestone Wine Company
5 Church StDon’t be put off by the name- it’s a restaurant.
Lovely foodie place - menu is created from what’s local, fresh and available.
Amazing wine list and fab pairings.
Right by the Harbour and the Harbour arm - some of the best gastropub food I’ve had in Folkestone
Harbour Inn
24-26 Harbour StreetRight by the Harbour and the Harbour arm - some of the best gastropub food I’ve had in Folkestone
Luben's Pizza
24 Rendezvous StLike pizza? - love Lubens 😊
Can’t get better fish and chips
in FK. Get it delivered when you’re tired out 😊
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Papa's Fish Restaurant and Takeaway
110 Sandgate RdCan’t get better fish and chips
in FK. Get it delivered when you’re tired out 😊
Best Nepalese I’ve ever been to.
Loads of Gurkhas in FK due to the barracks - this is the best resto. Take away not so good as eating in.
A must visit if you like salt 😳
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Annapurna Restaurant
15 Cheriton PlBest Nepalese I’ve ever been to.
Loads of Gurkhas in FK due to the barracks - this is the best resto. Take away not so good as eating in.
A must visit if you like salt 😳
Mark Sargeant’s restaurant - right in the harbour with a gorgeous terrace and fab upstairs bar that also does snack food.
If you really want to eat here you need to plan as it is generally booked up weeks ahead.
I have had ‘mixed’ experiences here - some inspired but some a bit, well, mehhh.
On balance I would say ‘go’ though. It’s a nice environment, the staff are so professional and any issues we had were dealt with speedily and satisfactorily.
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Rocksalt
4-5 Fish MarketMark Sargeant’s restaurant - right in the harbour with a gorgeous terrace and fab upstairs bar that also does snack food.
If you really want to eat here you need to plan as it is generally booked up weeks ahead.
I have had ‘mixed’ experiences here - some inspired but some a bit, well, mehhh.
On balance I would say ‘go’ though. It’s a nice environment, the staff are so professional and any issues we had were dealt with speedily and satisfactorily.
Brilliant place - lovely atmosphere surrounded by books, that are for sale as well.
The coffee is wonderful - and the cakes are out of this world !
Proper cakes made on the premises - not bought in factory offerings.
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Steep Street Coffee House
24 The Old High StBrilliant place - lovely atmosphere surrounded by books, that are for sale as well.
The coffee is wonderful - and the cakes are out of this world !
Proper cakes made on the premises - not bought in factory offerings.
Pubs and Bars
Brilliantly informal ale house - huge varied selection of draught beer and cider.
Regular quiz nights too!
Kipps' Alehouse
11-15 The Old High StMy very favourite trad pub. No pretensions. Really friendly and laid back. Good selection of beers - I like the taster of 3 different ones for the price of a pint. Food is good but fairly standard pub fayre.
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British Lion
8-10 The BayleMy very favourite trad pub. No pretensions. Really friendly and laid back. Good selection of beers - I like the taster of 3 different ones for the price of a pint. Food is good but fairly standard pub fayre.
Buzzy pub - great garden and okeish food. Good beers and wines.
Popular with the younger lot.
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The Pullman
7-9 Church StBuzzy pub - great garden and okeish food. Good beers and wines.
Popular with the younger lot.
Unmissable !
Best view in Kent - if not the Universe 😊
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The Lighthouse Champagne Bar
Harbour Approach RoadUnmissable !
Best view in Kent - if not the Universe 😊
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The Triennial
An amazing collection of open-air installations from some of the finest artists today. Gilbert & George, Emin, Gormley etc have all contributed in ybe oqst and many of their previous works are still dotted around https://www.creativefolkestone.org.uk/folkestone-triennial/folkestone-triennial-2020-the-plot/