What is the water and sand quality of the Folkestone Beach?

The Folkestone Beach is covered with brown small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Folkestone Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Folkestone Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Folkestone Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Folkestone Beach is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Folkestone Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Folkestone Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Folkestone Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Folkestone Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Folkestone Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Radnor Arms is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Folkestone Beach?

There are 320 places to stay in the Folkestone Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Folkestone Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=106440&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=111431&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best Western Clifton Hotel- One of the best coastal views in Folkestone</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=226178&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chandos Premier Hotel Folkestone - Channel Tunnel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6403315&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Radnor View</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6748157&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Hideaway</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5277330&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bouverie Escape Folkestone</a></li></ul>

How far is the Folkestone Beach from parking?

The Folkestone Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Folkestone Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Folkestone Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Folkestone Harbour Arm located in 1.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Folkestone Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Folkestone Beach is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Folkestone Beach (Kent) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Folkestone Beach (Kent) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Folkestone Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Folkestone Beach with brown fine pebble surface

Photo of Folkestone Beach with blue pure water surface

Photo of Folkestone Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Folkestone Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Folkestone Beach and the settlement

Folkestone Beach

Folkestone beach

Folkestone, United Kingdom

7.6

#200 out of 570 in England 10

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Folkestone • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Lower Leas Coastal Park

100m

Playground Adventure Playground

110m

Playground Radnor Park Play Area

1km

Dog Park Eurotunnel Pet Exercise Area (Folkestone)

3.8km

Playground Hythe Green Playground

6.1km

Playground Play park

7km

Park Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park.

1.9km

Park Folkestone Warren Nature Reserve

2.3km

Park Battle of Britain Memorial

3.3km

Park Imperial Park

4.8km

Park Football Foundation

5.3km

Park Oaklands Park and Bandstand

5.6km

Park Grange Road Play Park

5.8km

Park Hythe Triangle Community Garden

5.8km

Park Hythe Green

6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 320m

Bar The Radnor Arms

9 - Excellent 360m

Turkish Restaurant Aspendos Folkestone

9.2 - Excellent 370m

Bar The Bouverie Tap

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Bar The Pullman Folkestone

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Bar The Samuel Peto - JD Wetherspoons

8 - Very good 670m

Coffee Shop Steep Street Coffee House

9.6 - Exceptional 720m

Restaurant Marleys

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Bar The Harbour Inn

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Folkestone

330m

Supermarket Sainsbury's

390m

Supermarket Tesco Express

390m

Discount Store Poundland

460m

Supermarket Asda Folkestone Supercentre

500m

Supermarket Lidl

680m

Supermarket Londis

990m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Folkestone Harbour Arm

1km

Museum Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Hythe Seafront

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Sladden Wood

6.6 - Good 7.9km

Performing Arts Theater Leas Cliff Hall

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Historical Landmark Abbot’s Cliff Sound Mirror

5.5km

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About

Folkestone Beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 33 beaches in the Kent region The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Folkestone • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Lower Leas Coastal Park

100m

Playground Adventure Playground

110m

Playground Radnor Park Play Area

1km

Dog Park Eurotunnel Pet Exercise Area (Folkestone)

3.8km

Playground Hythe Green Playground

6.1km

Playground Play park

7km

Park Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park.

1.9km

Park Folkestone Warren Nature Reserve

2.3km

Park Battle of Britain Memorial

3.3km

Park Imperial Park

4.8km

Park Football Foundation

5.3km

Park Oaklands Park and Bandstand

5.6km

Park Grange Road Play Park

5.8km

Park Hythe Triangle Community Garden

5.8km

Park Hythe Green

6km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 320m

Bar The Radnor Arms

9 - Excellent 360m

Turkish Restaurant Aspendos Folkestone

9.2 - Excellent 370m

Bar The Bouverie Tap

9.4 - Excellent 400m

Bar The Pullman Folkestone

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Bar The Samuel Peto - JD Wetherspoons

8 - Very good 670m

Coffee Shop Steep Street Coffee House

9.6 - Exceptional 720m

Restaurant Marleys

9.6 - Exceptional 810m

Bar The Harbour Inn

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Folkestone

330m

Supermarket Sainsbury's

390m

Supermarket Tesco Express

390m

Discount Store Poundland

460m

Supermarket Asda Folkestone Supercentre

500m

Supermarket Lidl

680m

Supermarket Londis

990m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Folkestone Harbour Arm

1km

Museum Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Hythe Seafront

5.1km

Tourist Attraction Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Sladden Wood

6.6 - Good 7.9km

Performing Arts Theater Leas Cliff Hall

8.8 - Excellent 160m

Historical Landmark Abbot’s Cliff Sound Mirror

5.5km

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Sandgate • 270m from center

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Chandos Premier Hotel Folkestone - Channel Tunnel

890m from the beach

5.6 Pleasant

Chandos Premier Hotel Folkestone - Channel Tunnel

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Located at nearest locality

Folkestone • 510m from center

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920m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Kentmere Guest House

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Located at nearest locality

Folkestone • 520m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Folkestone • 930m

Transport

Airport

MSE • 32.3km

Bus Station

Hythe Light Railway Station (Stop D) • 6.8km

Train Station

Hythe • 6.9km

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

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7.6 Very good

Ethan Reed

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a pristine stretch of shoreline, adorned with smooth stones that add a touch of natural beauty to the scenery. A leisurely walk along the coast is the perfect way to start a delightful morning, and the refreshing sea breeze will invigorate your senses and clear your mind. This is the ideal spot to unwind and rejuvenate, leaving behind the stresses of everyday life.

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Niklas Jansson.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is absolutely stunning! Although it can get quite crowded, the beauty of the surroundings makes it worth the visit. While the main area of the beach is pebbly, there is a section close by that boasts soft, yellow sand. The ocean water is a breathtaking shade of blue that will leave you feeling mesmerized. It's simply a lovely place to be. I would definitely return to explore the sandy part of the beach and soak up more of the natural beauty.

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Crypto Vixen

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I absolutely adore this beach as it offers a charming picnic spot right beside the sandy shores. Moreover, there is an abundance of parking spaces available, making it a hassle-free experience.

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Jaxon

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a wonderful destination, bustling with furry friends, making it a haven for dog lovers. Swimming is also a delightful activity, but it can get crowded at times. Although there are many parking spaces available, it's more cost-effective to park at other nearby beach resorts. There are several dining and drinking establishments to explore, and the vast playground is a paradise for children to frolic in.

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Lorinda Keene

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is a wonderful place to stroll and relish the refreshing ocean breeze! The meander through the seaside park leading to the harbor is delightful, and with ample room, you never feel cramped. The harbor is decent, boasting an array of delectable seafood eateries and tempting ice cream parlors, but it can get a tad congested on bustling days. For a wider variety of dining options and more elbow room, I suggest venturing further into town.

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Folkestone Beach

Folkestone beach

Folkestone, United Kingdom

Playground Lower Leas Coastal Park

Playground Adventure Playground

Playground Radnor Park Play Area

Dog Park Eurotunnel Pet Exercise Area (Folkestone)

Playground Hythe Green Playground

Playground Play park

Park Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park.

Park Folkestone Warren Nature Reserve

Park Battle of Britain Memorial

Park Imperial Park

Park Football Foundation

Park Oaklands Park and Bandstand

Park Grange Road Play Park

Park Hythe Triangle Community Garden

Park Hythe Green

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

Bar The Radnor Arms

Turkish Restaurant Aspendos Folkestone

Bar The Bouverie Tap

Bar The Pullman Folkestone

Bar The Samuel Peto - JD Wetherspoons

Coffee Shop Steep Street Coffee House

Restaurant Marleys

Bar The Harbour Inn

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Folkestone

Supermarket Sainsbury's

Supermarket Tesco Express

Discount Store Poundland

Supermarket Asda Folkestone Supercentre

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Londis

Supermarket Tesco Express

Supermarket Morrisons

Tourist Attraction Folkestone Harbour Arm

Museum Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust

Tourist Attraction Hythe Seafront

Tourist Attraction Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Tourist Attraction Sladden Wood

Performing Arts Theater Leas Cliff Hall

Historical Landmark Abbot’s Cliff Sound Mirror

About

Weather

Folkestone, England, Kent

Playground Lower Leas Coastal Park

Playground Adventure Playground

Playground Radnor Park Play Area

Dog Park Eurotunnel Pet Exercise Area (Folkestone)

Playground Hythe Green Playground

Playground Play park

Park Folkestone East Cliff and Warren Country Park.

Park Folkestone Warren Nature Reserve

Park Battle of Britain Memorial

Park Imperial Park

Park Football Foundation

Park Oaklands Park and Bandstand

Park Grange Road Play Park

Park Hythe Triangle Community Garden

Park Hythe Green

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

Bar The Radnor Arms

Turkish Restaurant Aspendos Folkestone

Bar The Bouverie Tap

Bar The Pullman Folkestone

Bar The Samuel Peto - JD Wetherspoons

Coffee Shop Steep Street Coffee House

Restaurant Marleys

Bar The Harbour Inn

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Folkestone

Supermarket Sainsbury's

Supermarket Tesco Express

Discount Store Poundland

Supermarket Asda Folkestone Supercentre

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Londis

Supermarket Tesco Express

Supermarket Morrisons

Tourist Attraction Folkestone Harbour Arm