life in folkestone
‘the best place to live in the south east’
Once the home of aristocrats, now the home of artists, life in Folkestone combines a buzzing creative scene with award-winning restaurants, cafés and bars - all framed by panoramic ocean views and surrounded by the Garden of England.
the perfect base
for coastal living
The cobbled streets of the Creative Quarter and the carefully restored Folkestone Harbour are the beating hearts of the town, home to a wide range of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. The Leas and the ‘West End’ bring a touch of Edwardian glamour to life in Folkestone whilst the Lower Leas Country Park and the Warrens ensure that nature is just a stroll away.
With excellent transport links to both the capital and the continent, Folkestone is the perfect base for coastal living.
NATURE ON
YOUR DOORSTEP
The light, the sea and the rolling countryside make the coastline around Folkestone some of the most beautiful in the country.
a favourite resort of edwardian england
In times gone by, King Edward VII would pop by for tea, the Orient Express would stop en route to the continent and Fortnum & Mason delivered fresh fruit daily to The Grand Hotel.
LIFE ON THE OCEAN
For keen sailors, moorings are available in Folkestone Harbour. Sea swimmers congregate on Mermaid beach whilst dinghy sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing and kitefoiling are all on your doorstep.
THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
In the surrounding landscape explore vineyards and country parks, award-winning golf courses and charming villages nestling in the South Downs.
