Raising the Dead: Life and Loss in the Kingdom of Kent
Folkestone Museum, Folkestone · 4 July to 24 October 2026
Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
Raising the Dead is an exhibition at Folkestone Museum that explores one community who lived and died in the Folkestone area during the Early Medieval period, using finds from the period. It runs from 4 July to 24 October 2026, open 10:00 to 16:00, and is free to visit, with booking recommended. It suits visitors of all ages interested in local history and archaeology.
Highlights
- Archaeological finds from the Early Medieval period in the Folkestone area
- Free entry, with booking recommended
- Open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 until 24 October 2026
Getting there
Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY
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