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Smooth self-check-in journey with license plate recognition, early boarding opportunities, and pet-friendly processes, complemented by a selection of dining and shopping.
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Harbor district known for its independent shops, diverse eateries, and scenic views. Features renovated historical platforms and vibrant community spaces with art installations and beach access.
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Intimate venue in the heart of the creative district for live music and comedy, complete with a cosy bar and a homey atmosphere for performances.
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  • Jenny Lee Logan
    Folkestone, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great! Love this it was an experience for sure.
    Lovely day out for me and the Husband.
    Will be coming again. Going to be a regular LOL
    Written 16 November 2024
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  • MJH1
    Bedfordshire, UK7,216 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Travelling to chalet in France this morning (Friday 20th December so very busy)
    We have flexiplus and a dog this trip (typical)
    A couple of minutes queue at ticket barrier
    Smooth through pet reception
    Very clean toilets in the main building
    Bit of a queue through passport control but not bad as all gates open
    Main issue is impatient people chopping and changing lanes - this slows things up I always think
    Flexiplus lounge was busy but organised and well
    Stocked
    Arrived at 06:58 away by 0755
    Can’t complain (still not beaten my record of 17 minutes!)
    Written 20 December 2024
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  • helensims61
    Wark, UK691 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Staying in the grand Bustin it's a nice easy walk to get here. Loved that they have used the old train station and tracks to make a pleasant walk to the lighthouse. Lots of places to eat and drink in the summer months unfortunately not many in November. Still enjoyed the walk it's well lit so even walking on my own I felt safe
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • Freedom66984009415
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My son lives in folkestone so I went for a visit it was on a weekday, it was a lovely day very sunny we ate fish and chips near the harbour area it was very yummy, then we all went to the beach for few hours, my granddaughter had a lovely time playing in the sand there was a lot of family's there with younger children also, I saw another review saying about the toilets near the harbour were bad well I used the ladies and the were OK but there is another set of toilets near the beach also it's a life guard building right next to the beach so maybe people don't know they are their and they are clean and tidy as we took my granddaughter into there to change her, a lot has changed in folkestone for the good they have redone the beach (the stone side) it has new bars and kiddie area and a very large screen area with deck chairs and food places,one Saturday daytime we went and watched a movie they have bands playing and events, but the weekend does get busy.
    Written 12 July 2024
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  • Geoff H
    Sissinghurst, UK18,057 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very good open green area with well-maintained paths which are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, although they undulate quite a bit and, in places, there are only steps to where you might wish to walk. The paths are also bike-friendly and you have to keep your wits about you as they can get up to quite a speed. There are plenty of benches and it is a lovely area where you can just sit and watch the world go by.
    Written 7 April 2024
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  • Nothing45-5
    London, UK3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is drastic to see that some people cannot just listen to nature but they need speakers, shisha, they talk and talk so loud. Just sad... technology has become an addiction.
    Written 25 June 2024
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  • Stewart C
    Chatham, UK1,105 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited the Leas Promenade during a short visit to the area on an Easter Sunday in March. We had driven here and there is a good amount of (pay & display) parking available nearby, we chose to park at Folkstone Central railway station.
    The Leas is a gently undulating paved and grassed area running along the top of the cliffs at Folkstone. Leading off the Leas are several paths which can take the visitor to the lower parts of the cliff though some of these had been closed due to chalk falls on the day of our visit.
    Being a sunny day, we walked the length of this glorious stretch with views out over the English Channel (though could not make out the French coastline due to the haze). There is much to see along the way including the Leas Cliff Hall with its refreshment and toilet facilities and the very imposing hotels, ‘The Metropole’ & ‘The Grand’ and other buildings which look out over the Leas and the sea.
    There are information boards along the route describing geographical features, buildings and other historical information and these make a very good read. Interestingly we learnt that during the Great War, soldiers were camped along the Leas awaiting transport across the channel to France via the harbour. These soldiers must have heard the big guns booming from the battlefields across the channel and wondered what awaited then there.
    A most enjoyable walk.
    Written 27 April 2024
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  • Richardrcck
    Maidstone, UK58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Why is that local council cannot see the attraction to this great piece of engineering and local history. Fingers crossed that they will realise what an asset the old lift is. Maybe encourage the developers of Shore to support it as they must have greased a few palms to build in such a prime location
    Written 2 August 2021
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  • mrsbsouthend
    Rayleigh, UK787 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Some parts of Folkestone (like many seaside towns) are a bit run down, but Folkestone has obviously had a go at regenerating the town, and it really works. We loved the quirky shops in the creative quarter. Plenty to enjoy and look at, cafe's to eat out, all leading down to the lovely seaside and amazing harbour arm. My daughter described Folkestone as like the love child of Southend-on-Sea and Brighton, and I knew what she meant!!!!!!
    Written 26 August 2022
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  • francescagraham
    London, UK23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terlingham Vineyard truly is a gem! We enjoyed the most beautiful natural surroundings and lucked out with absolutely perfect weather.
    Jackie is so warm and friendly, as well as knowledegable. The selection of wines tasted were among the best we've ever tasted. We'll definitely be buying Terlingham wines for all our special occassions from now on!

    Thank you for such a wonderful morning!
    Written 24 May 2024
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  • steve
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic venue, astounding sound, and the just the friendliest, warmest staff I've come across in a while. Their job-satisfaction shows in their demeanor. Marianne especially couldn't do enough to make sure everything was on point.
    Written 11 May 2024
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  • Itaewon-dong
    London 118 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Promenades of seaside towns in the UK have all have a distinctive feature or two. For Bexhill, I'd nominate the De La Warr Pavillion and in Hastings & St. Leonards, the bottle alley. If push came to shove, I'd nominate the Zig Zag path (1920-21) as being particularly beautiful in Folkstone . The grottos are of course a marvel of nature and have been landscaped to perfection, overflowing with fauna and tunnels. It's a steep but enjoyable climb!
    Written 22 July 2024
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