Lower Leas Coastal Park
Folkestone, Coast
Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lower Leas Coastal Park is an award-winning linear park between Folkestone and Sandgate, created on land formed by a huge landslip in 1784. Children love the south east's largest free adventure playground, while the amphitheatre hosts free summer events and the formal gardens and wilder undercliff suit a gentle walk. Plan two to three hours.
Highlights
- The largest free adventure playground in the south east
- 350-seat amphitheatre with free summer events
- Wild, fun and formal garden zones
- Labyrinth and public art
- National Cycle Route 2 passes along the seafront road
Good to know
- Barbecues are no longer permitted in the park
- Dogs must be on leads in designated areas
- Green Flag Award every year since 2007
Getting there
Lower Leas Coastal Park, Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2JPParking: The Coastal Park car park fills at busy times; alternatives include Lower Sandgate Road West, Harbour Street and Tram Road.
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