CafésRestaurants
Sunshine Bistro
Cafe, bistro and cocktail bar on Sandgate Road with breakfast, Mediterranean dishes, Turkish meze, tapas and fresh fish.
Verified Oct 2026
Green Flag coastal park between Folkestone and Sandgate with a free adventure playground, amphitheatre, cafe and zig-zag cliff paths.
About Lower Leas Coastal Park
The linear park between Folkestone and Sandgate has held a Green Flag Award every year since 2007, according to the district council. It has a 350-seat amphitheatre, picnic areas, a cafe, toilets, a labyrinth and a Zig Zag path. The adventure playground is described as free and was redeveloped at a cost of £750,000; the council’s news item of 31 July 2026 says the refurbished play area had reopened. Dogs on leads in designated areas. No barbecues. The coastal park car park is closed overnight.
Accessibility
The fun-zone play area is described as inclusive and wheelchair accessible. No further access details given.
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Eat and drink in Folkestone
Restaurants
Rocksalt
Harbourside restaurant and bar on Folkestone's Fishmarket with seasonal Kentish menus, a garden, guest rooms and private hire.
Verified Oct 2026
Farm Shops & Producers
Terlingham Vineyard
Vineyard and winery at Hawkinge, near Folkestone: still and sparkling wine, gin, a vineyard shop, online shop and booked tastings.
Verified Nov 2026
Pubs
The Radnor Arms
Renovated Victorian pub in Old Bouverie serving local food and drink, Sunday lunch, weekly themed nights and private hire.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Lower Leas Coastal Park
GuideBeaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
Folkestone: the Harbour Arm, the museum, the Warren, the Lower Leas, the artworks and Hawkinge
Folkestone Harbour Arm, the museum, the Warren, the Lower Leas, the public artworks and Mermaid, and the Kent Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge.
More things to do in Folkestone
Museums & Galleries, Parks & Walks
Folkestone Artworks
Free open-air collection of permanent artworks by 46 artists around Folkestone's seafront and old town, from the Triennial.
Family Friendly
Free
Beaches & Coast, Food & Drink
Folkestone Harbour Arm
Historic stone jetty open for promenading, with food and drink traders, a lighthouse bar and a programme of films, markets and music.
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast, Museums & Galleries
The Folkestone Mermaid
Cornelia Parker's life-size sculpture on The Stade overlooking Sunny Sands, made for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial.
Family Friendly
Free