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POMUS Where small plates are infused with creativity, you can enjoy a low-waste, inclusive menu that changes with the seasons. Choose from a range of fresh dishes to share with friends and experience thoughtful cooking in a relaxed environment- make sure to try an award-winning wine or local beer.
THE RADNOR ARMS A recently renovated Victorian pub with a focus on locally sourced
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ingredients. Each dish is infused with incredible ingredients from across the county, from the Folkestone Trawlers to local vineyards, so you can enjoy a true taste of Kent.
EL CORTADOR Found on the cobbled high street of the Creative Quarter, experience traditional Spanish tapas dishes that incorporate nourishing ingredients and local produce. This well-loved restaurant and bar is perfect for the summer evenings, offering outdoor dining to soak in the coastal sea air.
Pomus( top left)
The Radnor Arms( bottom left)
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FOLKESTONE HARBOUR ARM Once a salient railway terminal for the Folkestone-Boulogne ferry and departure point for the Western Front, the Harbour Arm plays a pivotal role in Folkestone’ s historical past and is now a contemporary cultural attraction for both visitors and locals. You will be sure to see live music and enjoy over 70 independent food, drink and retail vendors.
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CREATIVE FOLKESTONE A progressive arts charity with a focus on celebrating creativity in the heart of Folkestone. There are five key projects transforming the town into a space of opportunity and inspiration, from the Creative Quarter- deemed Folkestone’ s cultural heart with an abundance of galleries, studios, cafes and social spaces- to Folkestone’ s Artworks, which hosts the UK’ s largest urban outdoor exhibition of contemporary art.
QUARTERHOUSE Known as the cultural hub of Folkestone, Quarterhouse is an award-winning performing arts
MUST-SHOP STORES venue. Hosting regular performances with a number of world-renowned artists in theatre, comedy, music and dance throughout the year. Alongside a dedicated film programme, family-friendly shows and workshops, the space is brimming with community spirit.
KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM Boasting the world’ s largest collection of Battle of Britain memorabilia, wartime enthusiasts and avid explorers can embark on a journey through the museum to discover over 700 crashed aircraft, photographs and various artefacts on display, each one embedded with historical importance.
LOWER LEAS COASTAL PARK A linear park that runs along Folkestone’ s and Sandgate’ s coastline, with award-winning recreational facilities, including the iconic amphitheatre with regular summer performances, this glorious park attracts a wealth of biodiversity due to its own microclimate, with a number of migratory birds and rare species found within the grounds.
FOLKESTONE BOOKSHOP A radical, independent bookshop celebrating the LGBTQ + community with a variety of new and secondhand books for adults and children. Nestle down into a cosy nook with tea or coffee, and get involved with a regular book club, writing groups and crafting sessions.
BOUNCE VINTAGE Your go-to vintage clothes shop, with a quirky feel and welcoming atmosphere. The store has a wide range of high-quality men’ s and women’ s vintage clothes alongside footwear and accessories; you will always leave here with something special.
FOLKESTONE WHOLEFOODS For wellbeing lovers, Folkestone Wholefoods offers a wide range of local goods, from organic breads and fairtrade gifts to plastic-free products. Based in the Creative Quarter, the products aim to meet the needs of any health, dietary and lifestyle choices.
Folkestone Museum( top right) Folkestone Bookshop( bottom right)
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