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Let the good times roll in Folkestone town centre
Everyone is guaranteed a wheel-y good time at an exciting pilot event in Folkestone town centre next week. Guildhall Street will play host to a festival of skating, cycling, games, music and more on Friday 6 September between 3pm and 7pm. The town is acquiring a reputation for urban sports and active travel and it […] Read more
Trial markets planned for Folkestone
A host of new trial markets will be popping up in Folkestone town centre as part of the Folke About Town series and the wider market improvement programme in the town. Read more
Tasty line-up for 2024 Folkestone Food Festival
A delicious roster of local eateries and talented chefs have signed up to be part of next month’s Folkestone Food Festival. The event will run across Friday 2 August, Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August in the heart of Folkestone town centre – Guildhall Street and Sandgate Road. Read more
Help capture Folkestone’s past, present and future
A new initiative has been launched to capture the heart of Folkestone as it was, as it is now and how it could be in the future. Read more
Food festival fixed for Folkestone
Folkestone will be the stage for a food festival taking place in August showcasing the best of local restaurants and foodie experiences. Read more
NEW EVENTS PLANNED FOR FOLKESTONE TOWN CENTRE
Residents Residents and visitors can look forward to a series of lively events taking place in the heart of Folkestone this summer. and visitors can look forward to a series of lively events taking place in the heart of Folkestone this summer. Read more
Red Arrows returning to Folkestone skies in August 2023
The Folkestone Air Display will once again feature the breath-taking skills of the RAF aerobatic team. Read more
Go ahead given for Otterpool Park Garden Town
Outline planning permission has been given for a new garden town in the Folkestone & Hythe district. It will bring new homes, a town centre, community, education and health services on the site of the former racecourse. Read more
New Changing Places toilets for district
Funding has been secured to develop three toilets with ceiling hoists and special changing tables to help those with complex needs. Read more