Folkestone Beach is a brown fine pebble virgin beach with easy access in Kent, England. The beach is located in an urban area, but it’s clean and safe, the water is crystal blue and spotless, making it a great place to take children on holiday or just relax at any time of year, also since Folkestone Beach is not very crowded during the season and this suitable for solo travelers and couples looking for a getaway.

Is Folkestone Beach Worth Visiting?

Despite being a pebble beach you don’t need special shoes, since the pebble is really fine it won’t hurt your feet. Folkestone Beach is free to the public, which means you don’t need to pay an entrance fee, but it has no amenities, it’s a virgin beach where you can enjoy nature.

Folkestone Beach is highly worth visiting if you are looking for a tranquil and serene place to escape from the crowds, where you can relax and enjoy nature while taking a swim on a crystal beach. Since it’s close to London many solo travelers, families, and couple head to this beach to enjoy a great getaway.

How to Get to Folkestone Beach?

There are many ways to get to this beach, by bus, car, and train, but the best way to get to Folkestone Beach is by train, just take a train to Folkestone Central station. The beach is just a short walk from the station through the town, like 4 min walk from the station.

From London to Folkestone is only 50-55min by train, it’s a pretty fast ride.

A good draw about Folkestone Beach is the fact it’s really accessible since it’s located very close to the road, if you decide to go by car the nearest parking in Folkestone Beach is located on the beach making it really comfortable.

Activities in Folkestone Beach

Since it’s a virgin beach, the activities on Folkestone Beach include sunbathing, relaxing on the beach, and other beach-related activities. Most of the other activities take place in the town, where you can head to the Lower Leas Coastal Park or Folkestone Harbour Arm, or The Leas Promenade.

Can you BBQ on Folkestone Beach?

In 2020 BBQ was banned in the Lower Leas Coastal Park, but there is no information about doing a BBQ right on Folkestone Beach. This beach is natural and clean, so, I would avoid doing that. Despite that, there are designated areas where you can BQQ on the Lower Leas Coastal Park.

Hotels Near Folkestone Beach

If you don’t want to go to Folkestone Beach on a 1-day trip, there are many options for you to stay at, ranging from budget to mid and luxury. You can choose the best one that fits your needs.

Budget – Westward Ho! Hotel

Westward Ho! is located really close to the Lower Leas Coastal Park and Folkestone Beach, it has free public parking that’s close in case you’re getting there using a car. The hotel has all the amenities you can expect in order to have a comfortable stay, it has free Wi-Fi and clean rooms. One of the biggest draws is it is kid and dog friendly.

Mid – Best Western Clifton Hotel

A much more complete option for those travelers looking for all the extra amenities that make your stay even more comfortable. The hotel has many types of rooms, they are clean and spacious, and it has all the amenities needed, like Wi-Fi, paid parking, bicycle tours, room service, and many more. It has a bar and lounge area, and is close to the beach too

Luxury – View Hotel Folkestone

View Hotel is on the pricey side, but you’ll enjoy even more amenities, from a restaurant with special diet menus to banquet and meeting rooms. There’s free wifi and a bar lounge area. The rooms are spotless and big with all the amenities needed for a fully comfortable stay, you can opt for room service too, a safe and bottled water.

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