Folkestone travel guide

Folkestone is a resort town on the south coast of Kent, England, traditionally known as "The Garden Coast". Situated at the foot of the North Downs, the town has stunning views of the surrounding countryside as well as the coast of France.
A hundred years ago the town was a Royal holiday destination and nowadays the Channel Tunnel connects Folkestone to mainland Europe.
The Member of Parliament for Folkestone & Hythe is Conservative Michael Howard, the former Home Secretary and Leader of the Conservative Party. The current Viscount Folkestone is heir to the 8th Earl of Radnor.
Currently the town is undergoing an artistic renaissance thanks to local millionaire philanthropist & former owner of SAGA, Roger De Haan CBE. The annual Folkestone Literary Festival is internationally renowned. (...) more....

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