The Folkestone Harbour along with the Lighthouse is an iconic attraction for anyone visiting Folkestone. The place has a long history dating back in the 1900s. The photos along with the valuable information speaks a lot. The Harbour area was quite windy when we visited yesterday but Sun came out later and calmed the environment. There is an entertaining promenade with live music and food cafes along with good seating arrangements. A place worthy to visit in summer.

What an amazing place to spend a few hours (or maybe a full day). Absolutely loved what had been done with a disused railway station. There are some great bars eateries, offering exceptional views across the English Channel.

The harbour arm has been 'done up' and is very nice. There are lots of independent small market shops and places where you can eat and drink, a bit like Christmas Market huts. There is a big outdoor TV screen fir watching sports etc. Not sure whether all this is seasonal abd just maybe weekends out of season? But there are other places such as the very nice bar by the lighthouse, and a small brewery pub that I should imagine stays open more regularly. There is also a few fair rides. The views of folkestone are lovely from here too.

Enjoyed a lovely walk from Lower Leas car park along the promenade & boardwalk to the harbour arm. Here we stopped at the Champagne bar in the old lighthouse. Well worth a visit, nice cocktails and yummy charcuterie.

I adore Folkestone Harbour. The views are absolutely stunning, if you're visiting Folkestone, you simply cannot miss the Harbour Arm. Plenty of independent traders offering a great range of foods and drinks, there's truly something for everyone. Lots of different events and entertainment on throughout the year... I could go on and on!

Great place for a day out. Try the Ship Inn at the Stade, great food reasonable priced. Usually bands playing on the Harbour arm and lots of food and drink outlets during the summer months

Popped by early morning on 1st May, cracking weather and can't beat the views on a day like this. Great breakfast at Hulas on the beach side (bacon and egg roll, decaf cappuccino but no pictures as wolfed it down!). Good walk to stretch the legs after a quick swim at Mermaid Beach.

Cozy little place with nice selection of beer and champagne, coffee and hot chocolate are nothing too special. I think they could benefit from making their hot chocolate and coffee just a tad bit better, maybe using a different chocolate powder or learning some simple latte art. It’ll just elevate the feel a little. Friendly staff though! Really nice selection of music which adds to the vibe

Arrived Shown to table that had old food residue on it. Given menus to look at the menus had food waste on them. We ordered two crepes, both were ludicrously crispy in texture and the knife wouldn't cut it. Sent back New mediocre pancakes arrived eventually and absolutely nothing offered to dissatisfied customers off the bill. AVOID is my advice

Stunning little venue, sitting inside an old train carriage. Beautifully decorated and thought out Great variety of Champagne's to everyone's budget 🥂🍾 Lovely menu, I'd definitely recommend the small plates, especially the Bruchetta 👌

Absolutely gorgeous! Cosy inside and sunny outside. Delicious champagne. Great vibes. Would definitely return.

good place for sitting on the harbour and looking back at the town and boats, not for in door but for sunny days. great music and for once the staff are dressed well and smart and look the part. good service for the dark haired girl working thursday 19 june afternoon , just a beer to listen to the music for a bit..

Well, it was Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday, so of course service was a tad slow! But they were friendly so that helps. Note: I went back the next day, so it must have been good. Fabulous venue. A very long comfy bench in the SHADE thank God and rugs and cushions available if needed. I moved into the sun to feel the early evening sun on my back. Bliss. They did a Bucks fizz for £8.50 which I remember being charged for at Kettners in Soho YEARS ago, so very good value. The champagne cocktails were a bit steep at £13. 50, but the peach one was yum - so sip slowly!!!!! And how often anyway do you drink them in the UK, just down the road with sun and sea and free music and a glorious atmosphere. So may be good value at the price, aye? Back to Tuesday with a bump.

Gorgeous place to sit with a glass of bubbly. We went for English sparkling wine and it was wonderful.

A nice sandy beach, with toilets available and a cafe. Also very close by you have ice cream, seafood and fish and chips. No parking near the beach but plenty of parking around with a small walk. Life guards during busy periods. What more do you want from a day at the beach.

Nice sunny beach but best to check tide levels and avoid going peak hours on weekends. Plenty of parking available then.

One of our favorite sandy beach to go to, have visited couple of times this summer. The vibes, not too much crowded which is best, calm and nice sandy beach to go with kids.

A beautiful day out but really struggled with finding parking for non-residents till we found the big car park by the Harbour. Stony beach and plenty of space for children to play and run around. A lovely sunny day so we managed to enjoy some dip in the clear blue water beach which was lovely. When it came time to have dinner most places in the food court had run out of fish and chicken so be sure to get there early so you’re not disappointed. There are a variety of food vendors so a mix of cuisine from traditional British to Korean, Mexican, American etc. Toilet facilities available by the beach and food court area which are clean.

Sandy Sands Beach has that perfect summer holiday vibe. The atmosphere is super chill, and the locals are friendly.

Visited here after seeing beautiful sands. Absolutely beautiful.

Amazing beach! However, it’s best to visit after 2.00 pm when the tide goes out, as it’s very crowded and space is limited before then. Allow extra time for parking — it’s chaotic to find a space and the fees are quite expensive.

An amazing, wide range of different art pieces. Rob was super friendly and helpful with helping me find a new piece for my front room! Would 100% recommend.

Lovely art gallery in the creative Quarter with really nice friendly people. Well worth a visit as they have pieces for every taste and budget!

This was an amazing gallery full of really nice artwork. Great to see young, local artists being showcased!

This was a nice exhibition

Fantastic stuff, really well curated

Stunning book cafe in a beautiful street in one of the most charming towns in England. Friendly staff and good customer service. However the place is too busy, loud and feels a bit cramped. The coffee was good but the cake was extremely small in size and hugely overpriced. The heart cake was too tough and way too sweet for my liking personally.

I really loved this café, super cozy and charming. The croissant was just okay and the jam was a bit basic, but the coffee was very good, and extra points for the salted butter. Overall, the atmosphere is so warm and inviting that it makes the whole experience lovely.

Loved this hidden gem in Folkstone.. coming from London wasnt expecting such a chic cafe in here, lovely vibe, lovely cakes and great coffee. Although they dont have many options for food but I guess they focus more on the cakes and coffees. We visited here on a weekend and loved their food vibe so kuch that we came back next day and had some food as well which we did not like. Cakes and coffees were on point. Their coffee menu is so versatile. Highly recommend. Staff is really friendly and welcoming.

Very cutesy! Sat outside with my friends and ordered some drinks! Tasted lovely. Will definitely go again 🍵☕️ I ordered an iced matcha with sugar free vanilla syrups 🧸

I was happy to finally visit the Steep Street Coffee House. I like the decor with all the books around the rooms. Customers can buy books if they find one that interests them. I found the place a bit cramped and it is a busy place. It is a dog friendly establishment but some people might feel uncomfortable if there are too many pets around. We had a lovely hello from one little dog which didn't disturb us. The coffees, chocolate cake and lemoncream croissant were delicious. I certainly would like to try more of the pastries, etc on another visit. The service was good and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Nice coffee but the "goat's cheese tart" was not good - was just pastry with a bit of dry bubbled egg on top (less than one forkful's worth) and some onion marmalade, not at all what I expected for £6-odd. The quiche was a bit bland but better after adding salt, not worth £8-odd. The brownie was ok but the corner piece they gave me was tiny. Nobody asked if we enjoyed. They were about 60% full. Shame because the vibe is lovely.

The fact that the place is always full and there is a long queue tells you everything you need to know about the quality of drinks/food and service. Suitable for a quick take-away, a study session or a catch-up with friends, the Steep Street Coffee House is a staple in Folkestone and we have been coming here for years. Only a 5min walk away from the sea, 10mins from the bus station and surrounded by craft, clothing and music shops it is a perfect place for a cup of coffe and a bite to eat.

A gorgeous old church hidden and often overlooked in the heart of Folkestone. The building is beautiful with some stunning glass windows. Also it has a very interesting history.

A pretty church on the edge of the town center. The staff are friendly and are happy to tell you all about the church's history. They have regular concerts there, often with an excellent choir.

Beautiful church, so quiet and peaceful. I was allowed to just exist in a chapel on my own while a few people were attending a service on the other side. I really appreciated them understanding my need to be alone in a safe space.

Although I haven't visited this church for years, it was a VERY special place to seek some tranquillity in the chaos of modern Folkestone. I lived in The Metropole, on The Lee's, for almost 32 months...and regularly sought out this church for quiet contemplation. Wonderful sense of history and you will feel that you are in a precious and beautiful place. The attached picture belongs to another poster. Hellie Reumkens. I have changed the orientation to the correct perspective and have informed Google Maps about Hellie's photographic problem. Quite why it wasn't corrected before is a puzzle?

Interesting early history of Folkestone. Informative guides. Good to know that after hundreds of years a worshipping community continues here.

Lovely historic church and beautiful music.

Beautiful church with a lot of history. Always kept clean and tidy, very peaceful to visit if you need a quiet moment to yourself or just somewhere to go and have a look. Great with local schools too 🙂

The new team in there have made it a very welcoming space, second visit this week as live in the village, the food is great value for money ( had the roast dinner today) bar snacks on 1st visit. All the team are friendly and welcoming Will definitely be visiting again soon

Fantastic meal! Lovely presentation. Steak cooked just how I like and even tried the blue cheese sauce! Yum! Good size portions. Son had homemade Sausage roll and chips and a scotch egg starter. Both very tasty. This pub has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, a very talented chef, will definitely recommend and will be back!

What a lovely place. Staff were so helpful and friendly. We just managed to catch the food after a very long drive from Cheshire. Food was lovely. Would definitely stay again.

Great Pub, very good Service and very helpful staff. Stayed here overnight with our motor home before and after the ferry. Sadly just missing Bingo night. Thanks to Teri and Marc. C u soon

Roast Dinner was absolutely amazing not often I give a 5 star reviews.. or 10/10 but that was well deserved couldn’t fault it whatsoever…. Everything was perfect, I had beef & chicken both meats were juicy & tender… home made Yorkshire puddings a wonderful secret recipe gravy… all done perfectly GREAT JOB!!! 😊 👍!! Very happy… found my new favourite spot for roast dinner for sure. Thanks very much team valiant. 👌 Definitely will be back!

If you love Sunday lunch then look no further. Good quality meat, fresh veg and friendly service. If your in the area would definitely recommend a visit. Top marks chef was as good as my chef makes me at home.

Terri and her team did us proud. Held our mothers wake here and from the first phone call to us leaving there was hospitality, compassion and respect. TerrI knew what we needed and made us feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble. Went out of their way with little details, that ment a lot. Thank you guys so much for all you did.