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48 Hours in FOLKESTONE , HYTHE AND ROMNEY MARSH
KENTSTAYCATION
COMBINING A VICTORIAN SEASIDE RESORT IN THE MIDST OF A CULTURAL RENAISSANCE , A CHARMING MARKET TOWN WITH A RICH HISTORY , AND UNIQUE COASTLINE AND COUNTRYSIDE RENOWNED FOR ITS UNSPOILT BEAUTY . THE ARTISTIC , SEASIDE CHIC OF FOLKESTONE , HYTHE AND ROMNEY MARSH IS NOT TO BE MISSED .
PORT LYMPNE LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE © The Aspinall Foundation
Day 1
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MORNING Start your day in Folkestone , now known for its thriving Creative Quarter of artists ’ studios , laid back coffee shops , and internationally acclaimed Folkestone Artworks Collection . Explore The Old High Street and historic Bayle , and the stunning views from the Harbour Arm , before heading to The Leas and Lower Leas Coastal Park . Walk the mile-long clifftop promenade and descend the zigzag path to the award winning park with beaches , picnic sites , café and one of the county ’ s largest free play areas .
LUNCH Walking along the Folkestone Harbour Arm you might be surprised to see a double decker bus but rest assured this bus is dishing up something truly delicious , it ’ s The Greek Bus ! But of course that ’ s not all you ’ ll find here for the harbour arm is a haven of inventive and tasty pop ups and takeaways that can all be enjoyed by the bobbing boats and glorious view .
AFTERNOON After lunch , head to the charming small town of Hythe , and take a stroll along The Royal Military Canal and the town ’ s two-mile seafront promenade . If you fancy a quick climb , explore the 11th century church of St Leonard ’ s on a hill above the town .
End your afternoon with a visit to the outstanding Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve , 600-acre wild animal reserve with authentic safari experiences where more than 100 animals including zebra , giraffe and antelopes wander freely . The reserve is also home to black rhino , gorillas , big cats – including the newest and cutest addition , a lion cub born in January ‘ 21 – and much more !
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