England’s south coast is notorious for clocking up the most amount of annual sunshine hours in the UK, so save on the airmiles and top up on your Vitamin D close to home this holiday season. Gone are the days of the declining British seaside, beaches are booming as holidaymakers realise just how much England’s south coast has to offer following the travel restrictions we faced over the last couple of years.
OK, we know Folkestone might sound like an unusual base for a holiday but bear with us. This quiet spot on The Sunshine Coast is quietly increasing its profile by investing in hidden gems and in 2020 it was tipped as one of the best areas to buy a home.
Folkestone’s up and coming areas are a hive of activity. The Creative Quarter is the cultural heart of Folkestone and is packed with galleries and independent shops. You’ll find local photographers, jewellers, artists, coffee and ale houses, bakers, vintage clothing and interior design. Small, independents thrive on Folkestone’s restored Harbour Arm - once a ferry port but now a beautiful promenade with world class sea views. Local shops are busy building a great reputation on The Harbour Arm - you’ll find an independent bakery and coffee company for a morning bite. But, there’s plenty of history to this coastal community too - its free entry to Folkestone Museum with ancient, maritime, military, fashion and nature exhibits with interactive areas too.
There’s no shortage of attractions surrounding Folkestone, many of which are a scenic drive away through the nearby Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Within an hours’ drive you’ll find Leeds Castle, Great Dixter House & Gardens, Balfour Winery, Sissinghurst Castle and Gardens and the boarding point for the Rother Valley Steam Railway.
We’ve got two tours across Kent in 2022 staying at The Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel (4*) at the top of Folkestone’s The Leas clifftop promenade, overlooking the Channel. Our tours, as standard, include all travel (from your door!), entry to all attractions in the itinerary, 3 course dinner with tea/coffee every evening, bed and breakfast, FREE holiday insurance, FREE financial protection, pre allocated coach seat, highly rated drivers and executive touring coaches.
Blooms & Wines in The Garden of England – Mon 26 Sep to Fri 30 Sep, from just £650pp includes entry to 5 great attractions
Christmas on the Coast – Fri 23 Dec to Tue 27 Dec, from just £825pp includes lots of extra catering & entertainment
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Image: Folkestone Harbour Arm ©Visit Kent
