Spade House, Folkestone

#17 among attractions in Folkestone

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Spade House was the home of the science fiction writer H. G. Wells from 1901 to 1909. It is a large mansion overlooking Sandgate, near Folkestone, in southeast England. ()

Coordinates: 51°4'29"N, 1°9'8"E

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Folkestone United Kingdom

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Spade House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miNE
51°5'17"N • 1°9'57"E
Folkestone Ski Centre, Folkestone
28 min walk • Ski area, Sport complex, Gym
~920 ftSW
Forts and castles
Sandgate Castle, Folkestone
5 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.
1.3 miE
City hall
Folkestone Town Hall, Folkestone
33 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.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
24 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 miE
Park
Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone
26 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.
0.9 miN
Church
Cheriton, Folkestone
24 min walk • Cheriton is a northern suburb of Folkestone in Kent. It is the location of the English terminal of the Channel Tunnel as well as of the major army barracks of Shorncliffe Camp.
1.2 miE
Memorial
Folkestone War Memorial, Folkestone
31 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...
0.7 miE
51°4'36"N • 1°10'2"E
Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone
17 min walk • Church
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Tower Theatre, Folkestone
23 min walk • The Tower Theatre is a theatre in Folkestone, Kent that has been converted from the garrison church of Shorncliffe Camp barracks. The venue is owned by Folkestone & Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society,.
0.9 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Cheriton Road, Folkestone
23 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.
~850 ftNW
Tower
Martello Tower, Folkestone
5 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 Spade House?

Nearby attractions include Martello Tower, Folkestone (5 min walk), Sandgate Castle, Folkestone (5 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone (17 min walk), Tower Theatre, Folkestone (23 min walk).

How to get to Spade House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Spade House:

Train

Folkestone West (18 min walk)
Folkestone Central (23 min walk)

Bus

Folkestone Bus Station (29 min walk)