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Radnor Park Folkestone

Folkestone, Coast

The Folkestone Mermaid statue on Sunny Sands beach, with the harbour and white cliffs beyondPhoto of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo of Folkestone: Oast House Archive, CC BY-SA 2.0

Radnor Park is a Victorian town park opposite Folkestone Central station, given to the town by the Earl of Radnor in 1886. The upper park has open lawns and two modern play areas, while the lower park is quieter with ponds and space for wildlife. It suits families with young children and dog walkers for an hour or two.

Highlights

  • A railway-themed play zone for toddlers with a climbing train and station
  • A 20 metre zip line and six metre pyramid net for older children
  • Fishing and boating ponds and a stream
  • A tea room in the old lodge
  • A fenced dog run

Good to know

  • The fun fair, circus and Donkey Derby are held here each year
  • There are picnic tables, a bowls club and goal posts

Getting there

Radnor Park Folkestone, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HD

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