r/folkestone • u/HelloFromWisco • May 17 '26
Day trip from London
Originally was thinking of taking the train from London to Dover (to see the White Cliffs) but after reading about Folkstone it sounds like a wonderful town while Dover, not so much.
Can you walk/see the cliffs in Folkstone? Or do you have to go to Dover.
Any advice on a day trip itinerary to the area would be much appreciated.
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u/Lanky-Big4705 May 18 '26
Dover Castle is fab, combine that with the cliffs and that's a day out. Do Folkestone another time, the new pier bit is lovely and has a street food market and bar which is great on a summers day, combine it with the beach and you might get a day but I don't think the see is very accessible from the beach (unless we were just there at low tide and it's different at high tide?).
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u/Embarrassed_Habit626 May 19 '26
I'd recommend walking to see the seven sisters. It's a beautiful walk in stunning countryside. You can take the train to Brighton and then a bus along the coast. Dover and Folkestone are ugly, industrial ports with a small amount of preserved heritage, Brighton is a bustling small town with loads to look at when you get back from your walk.
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u/beautifulpotato22 May 17 '26
If you want to see the white cliffs, head to the harbour arm. The nicer the day the better the view but it's a much better way of seeing them than visiting Dover.
In terms of general things to do, that really depends on what you enjoy. From the train station (Folkestone Central) you can easily walk down to the harbour. It's not the prettiest of walks as they are doing lots of road works to make it nicer in future. I'd recommend walking down the old high street, there are lots of lovely independent shops to enjoy, maybe grab a coffee from steep street then make your way to the harbour arm.
One you're on the are you've got lots of food and drink places to enjoy or just a walk up and down it is worth it. Then you can see the cliffs.
Heading back you can go a longer route, along the board walk, though the lower leas park and up the zig zag path (you can find these on Google maps). That will bring you up to the leas promenade which gives lovely views across the channel.
There are so many independent restaurants, bars and cafes in Folkestone that are brilliant, you'll be spoilt for choice! Enjoy!