Parks · South East England
East Cliff and Warren Country Park
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
East Cliff and Warren Country Park — park in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Cliff and Warren Country Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.1002°, 1.2194°.
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Official information
East Cliff and Warren Country Park is a scenic area near Folkestone, known for its diverse wildlife and geological significance. Visitors can enjoy expansive lawns, playgrounds, and various walking trails that showcase the unique landscape shaped by landslides and coastal views.
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
East Cliff and Warren Country Park is in Folkestone, in Kent, England. This country park is formed of the East Cliffs of Folkestone, the sandy beaches of East Wear Bay and the land-slipped nature reserve land between the cliffs and the sea.
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Background
History
On the east cliffs, are three Martello Towers. These were built on the cliffs in 1804–09 to protect against the French invasion of Napoleon. Number 3, since 1990 is used as a Martello Tower visitor centre by Folkestone and Hythe Council. Beside it is an information panel describing the Roman villa ruins on the site. In 1875 until 1892, near Martello Tower 1, was a public house called the Warren Inn. It was closed after people were caught drinking after hours. The Earl of Radnor had it closed, as it was on his land. The east cliffs were popular with Victorians who picnicked on the grassy meadows of the cliffs before heading down towards the sandy beaches. The area was popular with burrowing…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1002, 1.2194
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- Capel-le-Ferne
- Postcode
- CT18 7HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 4.1 km
- Opening
- open all hours
- Official site
- www.kent.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15215856 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Cliff and Warren Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: East Cliffs and Warren Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 1287581.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
- East Cliff and Warren Country Park is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT18 7HT), in the parish of Capel-le-Ferne.
- What is East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
- East Cliff and Warren Country Park — park in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT18 7HT.
- Who owns East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
- East Cliff and Warren Country Park is owned by Folkestone Town Council,.
- Is East Cliff and Warren Country Park a protected site?
- Yes — East Cliff and Warren Country Park is part of the Folkestone Warren SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Cliff and Warren Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, East Cliff and Warren Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT18 7HT.