Folkestone

Folkestone is a town on the coast, in the South East of . It is known for its artworks around the town and good beaches.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Folkestone Central railway station and Folkestone West railway station.

Railway station
is on the South…

Railway station
Photo: Hassocks5489, Public domain.
is on the South…

Photo: Jamesedits, Public domain.
is an artillery fort originally…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hythe and Hawkinge.

is in the District of Shepway, in .

Village
is a town and civil parish in the Folkestone and Hythe district of , England.

Folkestone

Latitude
51.0884° or 51° 5′ 18″ north
Longitude
1.1703° or 1° 10′ 13″ east
Elevation
92 feet (28 metres)
Open location code
9F3335QC+94
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Foord and Park Farm Industrial Estate.

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Highlights: Royal Victoria Hospital and Sugarloaf Hill.

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