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Folkestone boasts several beaches, each with its unique characteristics. The main beaches in the area include Folkestone Beach, Outer Harbour Beach, and Folkestone Harbour Beach.
Folkestone Beach is a sand and shingle beach located in a bay, backed by cliffs. It is situated within the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast and forms part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The beach is next to Folkestone Harbour, with the sand covered at high tide.
Folkestone bathing water is a resort beach in Kent, located at the northern edge of Hythe Bay. The beach consists of fine sand mixed with occasional gravel and is approximately 200 metres wide. It is enclosed in a small bay with chalk cliffs in the east and a breakwater in the west, adjacent to a small harbour.
Outer Harbour Beach is a sandy beach nestled up to the south pier of Folkestone harbour. Although the beach itself is pleasantly sandy, the backdrop is somewhat industrial, making it less favoured by visitors. The beach becomes mostly covered at high tide.
Folkestone Harbour Beach is a sandy stretch of beach next to the town's historic harbour and the lively Harbour Arm. It offers a relaxed spot to enjoy the seaside with the convenience of being close to cafés, shops, and the creative quarter. The beach is sandy with some shingle, especially higher up near the sea wall. When the tide is out, a broader area of sand is revealed, making it perfect for paddling, sandcastle building, or simply enjoying the sea breeze.
Folkestone Harbour Beach has easy access, with sloped walkways leading down to the sand. Parking is available at the Harbour Arm car park and other pay-and-display sites nearby. The beach is also a short walk from Folkestone town centre and the Creative Quarter, making it easily accessible on foot or by public transport. Toilets are available near the harbour and along the promenade, and there are various food stalls and restaurants nearby.
Dogs are not allowed on Folkestone Harbour Beach between 1 May and 30 September. Visitors with dogs may prefer to visit nearby dog-friendly beaches such as Sunny Sands or The Warren.
Folkestone Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 95% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 28mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 50% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Folkestone Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:02 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:17 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
On-street car parking is available on Wear Bay Road and by the harbour, near Folkestone Sea Sports.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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The Leas Promenade (0.4 miles)
Lower Leas Coastal Park (0.7 miles)
Battle of Britain Memorial (1.6 miles)
Kent Battle of Britain Museum (2.8 miles)
Hendricks of Hythe (4.2 miles)
St Leonard's Church (4.3 miles)
Crypt of St. Leonard (4.3 miles)
Kent Ballooning (4.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 23 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
Location: Folkestone
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR231356
Coordinates: 51°4'36"N 1°11'1"E
Mapcode: GBR W22.D3G
What 3 Words: shrugging.erase.cans
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Shepway
Parish: Folkestone
Nearest postcode: CT20 1QL
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