History & Heritage in Folkestone

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7 listings


Dover Castle
Attraction
Adults £20.90

Dover Castle

Stands on the White Cliffs overlooking the Channel. It was built shortly after 1066 and witnessed many royal plots and fierce battles.

6.9 mls
South Foreland Lighthouse

POPULAR

Attraction
Free

South Foreland Lighthouse

The lighthouse is home to five generations of the same lighthouse keeper family and offers much more than simply a beautiful view

7.9 mls
Goodnestone Park
Attraction
Adults £8

Goodnestone Park

A vast estate in Kent with a rich history and stunning gardens. Jane Austen was a frequent visitor. Only an hour from London.

11.4 mls
St. Augustine's Abbey
Attraction
From £3.70

St. Augustine's Abbey

Historic abbey with ruins in Canterbury, once a prominent center of Christian worship. UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing medieval architecture.

14.1 mls
Canterbury Cathedral

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £17

Canterbury Cathedral

Historic cathedral, boasts stunning Gothic architecture, religious significance, and pilgrimage tradition.

14.2 mls
Old Lighthouse Dungeness
Attraction
Adults £5

Old Lighthouse Dungeness

Listed by Shepway District Council as a Heritage Grade 11 structure in 1992, the lighthouse just celebrated its 100th birthday.

14.8 mls
Provender House

POPULAR

Attraction
Adults £20

Provender House

Kents Most Unique Historic Venue.

21.9 mls