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    Around Folkestone

    Around Folkestone

    Before you explore the rest of the UK, pause awhile and breathe in the sea air of the pretty coastal town of Folkestone.
    Places to stay
    Recommended by LeShuttle staff, the best accommodation in and around Folkestone
    Hythe Imperial
    An impressive sight on the Hythe seafront, The Hythe Imperial is one of Kent’s top hotels. Relax in its Spa, take afternoon tea in the Windsor Parlour or dine in the award-winning Coast Restaurant.
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    The View Hotel, Folkestone
    Located on the attractive Leas, this 4-star boutique hotel boasts stunning views overlooking the Folkestone seafront and the Channel. Ideal for an overnight stay before or after your LeShuttle crossing.
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    The Marquis of Granby, Alkham
    The Marquis of Granby is an award-winning pub in the beautiful village of Alkham just outside Folkestone. The historic inn offers 10 beautifully unique bedrooms and fantastic food in its AA rosette-winning restaurant.
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    Charging your vehicle

    If you need to charge up your electric car before you board LeShuttle, there are several charging points available in and around Folkestone. However, we have a range of charging points at our terminal , catering for standard fully electric cars, hybrid or dedicated chargers for Tesla vehicles. You must have a valid ticket to travel with LeShuttle in order to use these charging points. 

    Charging points at Folkestone Terminal Charging points nearby
    Folkestone highlights
    • Folkestone Creative Quarter
      A colourful part of town where artists, musicians, filmmakers and all kinds of creatives call home. Full of art galleries, cosy cafés and pubs, performance spaces, bookshops and studios.
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    • Leas Cliff Hall
      The premier entertainment venue in Folkestone, historic Leas Cliff Hall stages leading theatre shows, live music, comedy and panto. It has played host to the likes of Pink Floyd, the Kinks and Fleetwood Mac in its time.
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    • Samphire Hoe
      A 30-hectare nature reserve created from the spoil of the Channel Tunnel construction, Samphire Hoe is at the foot of the White Cliffs. It has won 17 Green Flag awards and is an exceptional site for biodiversity and wildlife.
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    Folkestone Vets
    • Hawkinge Veterinary Surgery
      9b Defiant Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7SU 
      Tel: 01303 764190
      Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
      Sun: closed 
       
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    • Manor Veterinary Clinic
      Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, CT19 4RH
      Tel: 01303 273203 
      Mon-Fri: 9am-12.30pm and 2.30-6.30pm, Sat: 9am-1pm
      Sun: closed 
       
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    • Abbeywell Vets
      2-3 Majestic Parade, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2BZ 
      Tel: 01303 227179
      Mon-Fri: 8.30am-7pm, Sat: 9am-3pm
      Sun: Closed
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    • Hythe Vet Centre
      Osborne House, 3-5 Portland Road, Hythe, CT21 6EG
      Tel: 01303 260003 
      Mon-Fri: 8.30am-7pm, Sat: 8.30am-12pm
      Sun: closed 
       
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    Things to do in Folkestone
    Folkestone Harbour Arm
    Folkestone’s old fishing harbour has been transformed into a major cultural destination on the Kent coast. A place to eat, drink, socialise and see live entertainment, all with stunning views of the White Cliffs and France.
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    Battle of Britain Memorial
    Located on a clifftop at Chapel-le-Ferne overlooking the Channel, the Battle of Britain Memorial is a tribute to ‘the Few’, the heroic pilots of the RAF who defended their country in the skies over the summer of 1940.
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    Sunny Sands beach
    A wide sandy beach that is only exposed at low tide, Sunny Sands is overlooked by one of Folkestone’s more recent icons, Cornelia Parker’s bronze mermaid statue. There are rock pools for children and the sea is safe for swimming.
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