Historic churches · South East England
Folkestone and Hythe District
In or near Sandgate.
Folkestone and Hythe is a local government district in Kent, England. It lies in the south-east of the county, on the coast of the English Channel. The district was formed in 1974 and was originally n
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 0.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Folkestone and Hythe District, you can take a train to Folkestone Central, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is CT20 2SB. Entry is free.
About
Folkestone and Hythe is a local government district in Kent, England. It lies in the south-east of the county, on the coast of the English Channel. The district was formed in 1974 and was originally named Shepway after one of the ancient lathes of Kent, which had covered a similar area. The district was renamed in 2018. The council is based in Folkestone, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Hawkinge, Hythe, Lydd and New Romney, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The North Downs hills extend into the north of the district, parts of which fall within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs. Much of the south of the district forms the low-lying Romney Marsh, an area of land partly reclaimed from the sea. The district contains the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, the main interchange for road vehicles at the UK end of the Channel Tunnel. The neighbouring districts (anti-clockwise from north-east) are Dover, Canterbury, Ashford and Rother. The latter is in East Sussex, the rest are in Kent. To the south-east is the sea.
Photo gallery
Official information
Creative Folkestone Artworks features a variety of public art installations, including Pae White's 'Barking Rocks', designed to cater to both elderly dog owners and their pets. The site transforms a previously neglected area into a vibrant space for community interaction and enjoyment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Folkestone and Hythe is a local government district in Kent, England. It lies in the south-east of the county, on the coast of the English Channel. The district was formed in 1974 and was originally named Shepway after one of the ancient lathes of Kent, which had covered a similar area. The district was renamed in 2018. The council is based in Folkestone, the district's largest town. The district also includes the towns of Hawkinge, Hythe, Lydd and New Romney, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The North Downs hills extend into the north of the district, parts of which fall within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Kent Downs. Much of the south of the district forms the low-lying Romney Marsh, an area of land partly reclaimed from the sea. The district contains the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, the main interchange for road vehicles at the UK end of the Channel Tunnel. The neighbouring districts (anti-clockwise from north-east) are Dover, Canterbury, Ashford and Rother. The latter is in East Sussex, the rest are in Kent. To the south-east is the sea.
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Background
History
The modern district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of six former districts, which were all abolished at the same time: The new district was originally named Shepway, after one of the lathes of Kent. The lathe had historically covered a similar, but not identical, area to the modern district; some parts from the north-east of the old lathe are in Dover District, some parts from the north-west are in Ashford Borough. Lathes were administrative and judicial subdivisions of Kent from Anglo-Saxon times. This lathe had probably originated in the 6th century, during the Jutish colonisation, as the territory of the Limenwara people. It was…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0789, 1.1746
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 2SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Folkestone and Hythe District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone and Hythe District?
- Folkestone and Hythe District is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 2SB), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Folkestone and Hythe District?
- Folkestone and Hythe is a local government district in Kent, England. It lies in the south-east of the county, on the coast of the English Channel. The district was formed in 1974 and was originally n
- How do I get to Folkestone and Hythe District?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 2SB.
- Who owns Folkestone and Hythe District?
- Folkestone and Hythe District is owned by Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
- Is Folkestone and Hythe District a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone and Hythe District is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Folkestone and Hythe District free to visit?
- Yes, Folkestone and Hythe District is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folkestone and Hythe District?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 2SB.