Folkestone is located in Kent, on the South East coast of England. It is a resort town with sandy beaches, colourful gardens and charming people - approximately 50,000 in total. In Folkestone you can enjoy a swimming pool, bowling, golf, Windsurfing, sailing, fishing, and cycling. Canterbury is the nearest large town, which is about 30 minutes away by car.
The Folkestone name orginates back into the 1600s, in the guise of Folcanstan. The name is probably derived from "the stone of Folca" - in those days Folca was a typical English surname.
Charles Dickens describes Folkestone as: "One of the prettiest watering places on the south coast. The situation is delightful, the air is delicious, and the breezy hills and downs, carpeted with wild thyme and decorated with millions of wild flowers are, on the faith of a pedestrian, perfect."
The
Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone is conveniently located at Junction 11A on the M20. From south London expect a journey time of 1 hour, and 30 minutes. If you are travelling by bus, the National Express run services to Folkestone from all over the UK via London.
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Eurotunnel connection to/from Folkestone online with Ferrysavers.co.uk
Folkestone Ferry Port address:
EuroTunnel
Folkestone Kent
CT 18 8XY
United Kingdom
Alternative Folkestone Ferry Routes & Operators
Alternative Ports:
Dover
Alternative Operators:
P&O Ferries,
SeaFrance
