Martello Tower, Folkestone

#19 among attractions in Folkestone

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°5'7"N, 1°11'52"E

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Wear Bay RdFolkestone United Kingdom

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Martello Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Battle of Britain Memorial, Folkestone Town Hall, Leas Cliff Hall, Lower Leas Coastal Park.

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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Battle of Britain Memorial
25 min walk • The Battle of Britain Memorial is a poignant tribute to the heroic efforts of the Royal Air Force (RAF) during one of the most pivotal periods of the Second World War. Located on the white cliffs of Dover at Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, the memorial overlooks the English...
0.8 miSW
City hall
Folkestone Town Hall, Folkestone
22 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.
1.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
32 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.
1.2 miSW
Park
Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone
31 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
Memorial
Folkestone War Memorial, Folkestone
25 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...
0.8 miSW
Shopping
Art Buff, Folkestone
20 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.
0.8 miSW
Church
St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone
22 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.