Public art & sculpture · South East England
Folkestone in Ruins
In or near Sandgate.
Folkestone in Ruins — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Folkestone in Ruins is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Folkestone in Ruins is an outdoor street food plaza and events space located at Folkestone Harbour Arm. Visitors can enjoy a variety of independent street food options, craft beers, and watch films on a large LED screen.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folkestone in Ruins is a public art installation located in South-East England. It features a series of thought-provoking artworks that reflect on themes of decay and renewal. The installation is part of the town's broader cultural regeneration efforts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0777, 1.1882
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1.5 km
- Opening
- We-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00; PH open
- Official site
- folkestoneharbourarm.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13373366269 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone in Ruins?
- Folkestone in Ruins is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 1QH), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Folkestone in Ruins?
- Folkestone in Ruins — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folkestone in Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT20 1QH.
- Is Folkestone in Ruins a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone in Ruins is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Folkestone in Ruins free to visit?
- Yes, Folkestone in Ruins is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folkestone in Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 1QH.