Towns & cities · South East England
Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne — village in Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Capel-le-Ferne, the nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, which is approximately 3.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Capel-le-Ferne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,659 people. Address: CT18. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Kent, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1037°, 1.2016°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Folkestone Warren SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Capel-le-Ferne is a village and civil parish on the White Cliffs of Dover, near Folkestone in the Dover district, in Kent, England. Its name derives from a medieval French term meaning "chapel in the ferns". Its foremost attraction is the Battle of Britain Memorial, opened by the Queen Mother on 9 July 1993 and dedicated to those who fought in the battle. The Memorial is built upon part of a coastal battery (No. 2 and No. 3 guns) used during the Second World War (the other part of the battery site is privately owned and is under restoration). In 2011 the parish had a population of 1,884. The village is twinned with the commune of Oye-Plage, which is about seven miles (11 km) east of Calais, France.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1037, 1.2016
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Postcode
- CT18
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Population
- 1,659
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1006783 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Capel-le-Ferne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Capel-le-Ferne is a village located in Kent, South East England, with a population of 1,659. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,659
- Administrative county
- Kent
- Constituency
- Dover and Deal
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Things to see in Capel-le-Ferne
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Spitfire
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St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne
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Where to eat & stay near Capel-le-Ferne
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capel-le-Ferne?
- Capel-le-Ferne is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT18), in the parish of Capel-le-Ferne.
- What is Capel-le-Ferne?
- Capel-le-Ferne — village in Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Capel-le-Ferne?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT18.
- Is Capel-le-Ferne a protected site?
- Yes — Capel-le-Ferne is part of the Folkestone Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Capel-le-Ferne free to visit?
- Yes, Capel-le-Ferne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Capel-le-Ferne?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT18.