Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone

Name: Lower Leas Coastal Park
Address: Folkestone, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Folkestone

Top attraction, Park, Relax in park

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Lower Leas Coastal Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. The park is split into three broad recreational zones, starting at The Leas Lift and heading west. The formal zone comprises pine avenues and flower gardens, planted for all-year-round interest. The fun zone comprises the large free adventure play area and the amphitheatre. The last area, the wild zone, has been created for a diverse wildlife habitat, with careful management. ()

Created: 1840Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°4'32"N, 1°10'30"E

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Lower Leas Coastal Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Folkestone Ski Centre, Sandgate Castle, Folkestone Town Hall, Leas Cliff Hall.

1 miNW
51°5'17"N • 1°9'57"E
Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone
25 min walk • Ski area, Sport complex, Gym
1.1 miW
Forts and castles
Sandgate Castle, Folkestone
30 min walk • Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended vulnerable point along the coast.
0.4 miNE
City hall
Folkestone Town Hall, Folkestone
10 min walk • Folkestone Town Hall, also known as The Guildhall, is a municipal building in Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Folkestone Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.
~400 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
2 min walk • Leas Cliff Hall is an entertainment and function venue situated in Folkestone, on the Kent coast of England. The Grand Hall seats 900 and it has a standing capacity of 1500. It currently presents a varied programme of touring shows including concerts, comedy, ballet and wrestling.
~1260 ftNE
Memorial
Folkestone War Memorial, Folkestone
7 min walk • Folkestone War Memorial is in The Leas area of Folkestone, Kent. Unveiled in 1922, it commemorates the 578 men of Folkestone who served in the First World War, and those who passed through Folkestone Harbour during the war, when Folkestone Harbour railway station nearby was an...
~1870 ftW
51°4'36"N • 1°10'2"E
Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone
10 min walk • Church
0.5 miNE
Shopping
Art Buff, Folkestone
13 min walk • Art Buff is a graffiti artwork by Banksy which was created in Folkestone in 2014, Banksy announcing it as "part of the Folkestone triennial. Kind of". The work depicts a woman wearing headphones and staring at a plinth, upon which rests a patch of painted-out graffiti.
~1910 ftNE
Church
St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone
10 min walk • St Mary and St Eanswythe's Church is a Grade II* listed Anglican church in Folkestone, Kent, situated not far from cliffs overlooking the English Channel. Parts of the building date from the 13th century, but it was largely rebuilt in the 19th century. It is unusual in having a central tower.
1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cheriton Road, Folkestone
26 min walk • Cheriton Road is a complex of sports grounds at Folkestone in the English county of Kent. The complex includes football pitches, a cricket ground, hockey pitches, netball courts and an indoor sports facility.
1.2 miNE
Tower
Martello Tower, Folkestone
31 min walk • Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts.
1.1 miW
Tower
Martello Tower, Folkestone
28 min walk • Martello towers, sometimes known simply as Martellos, are small defensive forts that were built across the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the French Revolutionary Wars onwards. Most were coastal forts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lower Leas Coastal Park?

Nearby attractions include Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone (2 min walk), Folkestone War Memorial, Folkestone (7 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone (10 min walk), St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone (10 min walk).

How to get to Lower Leas Coastal Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lower Leas Coastal Park:

Bus

Folkestone Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Folkestone Central (15 min walk)
Folkestone West (29 min walk)