Folkestone War Memorial, Folkestone

#7 among attractions in Folkestone

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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 important point of departure and return for passage to the Western Front via Boulogne. The road from the station to the harbour was renamed the "Road of Remembrance" after the war. ()

Coordinates: 51°4'40"N, 1°10'46"E

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Folkestone United Kingdom

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Folkestone War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone Town Hall, Leas Cliff Hall, Lower Leas Coastal Park.

0.9 miNW
51°5'17"N • 1°9'57"E
Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone
24 min walk • Ski area, Sport complex, Gym
~950 ftN
City hall
Folkestone Town Hall, Folkestone
5 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.
~1530 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
8 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 ftSW
Park
Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone
7 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.
0.5 miW
51°4'36"N • 1°10'2"E
Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone
14 min walk • Church
~1290 ftNE
Shopping
Art Buff, Folkestone
7 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.
~650 ftNE
Church
St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone
4 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.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cheriton Road, Folkestone
27 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 miNE
Tower
Martello Tower, Folkestone
25 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 Folkestone War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St Mary and St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone (4 min walk), Folkestone Town Hall, Folkestone (5 min walk), Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone (7 min walk), Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone (8 min walk).

How to get to Folkestone War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Folkestone War Memorial:

Bus

Folkestone Bus Station (4 min walk)

Train

Folkestone Central (15 min walk)
Folkestone West (31 min walk)