Folkestone Harbour Arm
Folkestone, Coast
Image: Folkestone Harbour ArmFolkestone's restored Harbour Arm is a promenade out to sea lined with independent food stalls, bars and small shops, including a champagne bar in the lighthouse. It hosts live music, film screenings and markets through the year, including a festive market before Christmas. It is free to stroll and a good base for exploring the harbour and beaches.
Highlights
- Promenade out into the Channel
- Independent food stalls and bars
- Lighthouse champagne bar
- Goods Yard and Harbour Station
- Events and seasonal markets
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome on a lead but not in all indoor venues
- Folkestone Central station is about a 25-minute walk; buses 102 and 103 stop nearby
Getting there
Folkestone Harbour Arm, Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1QHParking: On-site parking plus other car parks nearby; Blue Badge bays are first come first served and standard tariffs apply.
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Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Sunny Sands Beach
Sunny Sands is a sandy beach in Folkestone, and the sand here is good enough to host the town's annual sandcastle competition. Bring a bucket and spade, look out for the Folkestone Mermaid statue on the shore and pick up ice cream or fish and chips nearby. It suits families with young children and is perfect for a relaxed afternoon.
Image: Creative FolkestoneFolkestone Quarterhouse
Quarterhouse is a performing arts venue at the cultural heart of Folkestone, run by Creative Folkestone. Its programme mixes theatre, music, film and comedy with classes and workshops, and The Clearing café bar on the first floor is a striking spot for a drink before a show. It suits an evening out or a creative daytime session.
Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Folkestone Museum
Folkestone Museum, in the town's neo-classical Town Hall at the bottom of Sandgate Road, traces Folkestone from the dinosaurs to the Second World War. Displays cover its days as a coastal community and fashionable seaside resort, with interactive areas for children. It is free and works well as a one or two hour visit in the town centre.