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Folkestone Harbour, Near Sandgate, Kent

Things to do in Sandgate

Filled with creativity and colour, Hythe, Folkestone and Sandgate are the artistic pilgrimage of the Kent coast. With a direct train from St Pancras in under an hour, Sandgate is a perfectly quaint seaside town filled with cobbled streets and independent galleries, and of course, the perfect sea views.

Rocksalt Folkestone | Best Restaurants in Folkestone
Food & Drink
Rocksalt Restaurant
Visit Rocksalt in the heart of Folkestone for seasonal, locally sourced dining with panoramic Kent coastline views. Enjoy casual or formal menus beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbour.
Sandgate Beach in Folkestone, Kent | Best Beaches in Kent
Beaches
Sandgate Beach
Just two miles from Folkestone, Sandgate is a charming coastal village known for its wide pebble beach, seaside promenade and colourful houses. Walk to Hythe or Folkestone, enjoy independent shops and cafés, and soak up classic Kent seaside character.
Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, Kent | Best Beaches in Kent
Beaches
Mermaid Beach
Mermaid Beach is a hidden coastal gem known for its distinctive rock formations resembling a mermaid’s tail, leading into the sea and creating a striking, almost tropical landscape along the Kent coastline.
Terlingham Vineyard in Folkestone, Kent | Things to do in Folkestone
Vineyards
Terlingham Vineyard
Terlingham Vineyard in Hawkinge produces award-winning natural wines and gin using sustainable farming methods. Accredited by Sustainable Wines of Great Britain, this family-run vineyard offers tastings and an on-site shop for unique Kent gifts.
Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone, Kent | Things to do in Folkestone
Beaches
Lower Leas Coastal Park
Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone features the South East’s largest free adventure play area, scenic coastal walking and cycling routes, gardens, pine avenues, a bandstand and summer performances in its open-air amphitheatre.

History of Sandgate

Sandgate is a historic coastal village near Folkestone, once a key defensive point along England’s south coast and later a fashionable Victorian seaside retreat. With links to smuggling, military history and Martello towers, it retains its character through elegant seafront architecture, independent shops and sweeping Channel views.

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