Things to Do in Folkestone

There are 16 attractions in Folkestone. Canterbury Cathedral, historic anglican cathedral and pilgrimage site with medieval architecture, is the most popular.

1

Canterbury Cathedral

Historic Anglican cathedral and pilgrimage site with medieval architecture

Church

2

St Augustine's Abbey

Ruined Benedictine abbey and UNESCO World Heritage site

Religious Site

3

Dover Castle

Medieval fortress overlooking English Channel and White Cliffs

Castle

4

St Martin's Church

England's oldest parish church in Canterbury

Religious Site

5

Watling Street

Ancient Roman road crossing England and Wales

Archaeological Site

6

Dungeness

Shingle headland with unique lighthouse and nature reserve

Cape

7

Isle of Thanet

English peninsula formerly an island with coastal resorts

Area

8

Deal Castle

Tudor artillery fortress on Kent coast

Castle

9

Canterbury Castle

Norman-era castle ruins in Canterbury, England

Castle

10

Richborough Castle

Ruined Roman fort and archaeological site in Kent

Archaeological Site

11

Walmer Castle

Seafront Tudor artillery castle and historic fortification

Castle

12

Lympne Castle

Medieval Kent castle with gardens and historic interiors

Castle

13

Folkestone Castle

Medieval castle ruins overlooking Folkestone harbour

Historical Site

14

RAF Manston

Former RAF airfield turned museum and emergency hub

Museum

15

Shakespeare Cliff

Chalk cliffs near Dover with sweeping Channel views

Cliff

16

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church

Historic cathedral and abbey central to English Christianity

Historical Site