CafésRestaurants
Sunshine Bistro
Cafe, bistro and cocktail bar on Sandgate Road with breakfast, Mediterranean dishes, Turkish meze, tapas and fresh fish.
Beaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
In Folkestone
Landslip coastline east of Folkestone with lawns, a playground, coastal walks, rockpools and a nature reserve at The Warren.
The park east of Folkestone is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve formed by landslips. Near the town are lawns, a playground and Martello towers; further east The Warren has steep slopes, coastal walks, rockpooling and fossil hunting. The Warren has uneven surfaces, steps and steep slopes. The district council advises using the East Cliff Pavilion car park (CT19 6BL); there is also a small on-site car park reached by an unmade track.
The Warren has uneven surfaces, steps and steep slopes. Kent Downs says at least one accessible route exists.
CafésRestaurants
Cafe, bistro and cocktail bar on Sandgate Road with breakfast, Mediterranean dishes, Turkish meze, tapas and fresh fish.
Farm Shops & Producers
Vineyard and winery at Hawkinge, near Folkestone: still and sparkling wine, gin, a vineyard shop, online shop and booked tastings.
PubsRestaurants
Independent bar and restaurant on Bouverie Road West serving local ales, Kentish gins, seasonal food and Sunday roasts.
Restaurants
Family-run Vietnamese restaurant on Sandgate Road serving banh cuon, bun, pho and cocktails; closed Tuesdays.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
Folkestone Harbour Arm, the museum, the Warren, the Lower Leas, the public artworks and Mermaid, and the Kent Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge.
Castles & History, Museums & Galleries
Aviation museum on the old Hawkinge airfield telling the story of the 1940 Battle of Britain, with free on-site parking.
Museums & Galleries
Free museum in Folkestone's Town Hall covering the town's history, with a lift between floors and a cinema space.
Beaches & Coast, Food & Drink
Historic stone jetty open for promenading, with food and drink traders, a lighthouse bar and a programme of films, markets and music.