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There is a large swimming pool (with a flume) at the sports centre behind Radnor park, where there is also one of Kent's only dry ski-slopes. The centre closed on 31 July 2024 and the company that ran it entered administration. There are ongoing attempts to re-open it.
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At the centre of Folkestone's Creative Quarter, is this arts centre and venue, which hosts regular comedy and music gigs, film screenings, discussions, artisan markets and other community events. Unusual "modern Gothic" café-bar upstair.
Entertainment venue that, in the age of rock and roll, once pulled the biggest bands in the world. It now subsists on a diet of endless tribute acts and the occasional famous comedian.
Victorian engineered water-powered carriage ride, open weekends for transport between The Leas promenade and the stony beach/Lower Leas Coastal Park. Originally opened in 1885, the lift closed in 2017. It is expected to re-open in 2027 following renovation.
Open all year round, this is a wonderful seaside park containing an amphitheatre that provides free entertainment (mostly music and theatre) all throughout each summertime. Arrive early if you want to find a good seat! There is a large children's adventure play area along the seafront, suitable for most ages. The beaches throughout Kent, including Folkestone and Shepway have won awards for cleanliness and adhere strictly to European water quality standards.
Observe from the hills to the northwest of Folkestone - Caesar's Camp or Castle Hill and Crete Road West are good spots - the shuttle trains loading cars and lorries before their undersea trip to France. The Channel Tunnel is described as one of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World". On clear days, you also have a fine view over the English Channel and nearby parts of the French coast.
Home to the annual Folkestone sandcastle competition, this is a rare high-quality sandy beach on a coastline dominated by shingle. As such, space is short supply on hot days and near non-existent at high tide. Toilets and nearby food and drink facilities make this a handy place for families. Look out for the statue of a mermaid perched on a rock gazing out to sea. Lifeguard service spring and summer weekends. No dogs May-Oct.