Museums · South East England
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum is a museum 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Folkestone's Fishing Heritage and History Museum is located in South-East England. This museum focuses on the local fishing industry and its historical significance, showcasing artefacts and exhibits that reflect the maritime heritage of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0804, 1.1864
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:30-16:00
Sources
- osm: node/8583852325 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum?
- Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 6AQ), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum?
- Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 6AQ.
- Is Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folkestone's Fishing Heritage And History Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 6AQ.