National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
The Folkestone Mermaid
In or near Capel-le-Ferne.
The Folkestone Mermaid — Public artwork (sculpture) by Cornelia Parker.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Folkestone Mermaid is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 2011, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area CT19.
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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
The Folkestone Mermaid is a modern sculpture located in Folkestone, Kent, within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Established in 2011, it serves as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0811, 1.1902
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT19 6RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Established
- 2011
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n8583540647 (ODbL)
- commons: Folkestone Harbour Mermaid 0183c.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Folkestone Mermaid?
- The Folkestone Mermaid is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT19 6RB), in the parish of Folkestone.
- What is The Folkestone Mermaid?
- The Folkestone Mermaid — Public artwork (sculpture) by Cornelia Parker.
- How do I get to The Folkestone Mermaid?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT19 6RB.
- When was The Folkestone Mermaid built?
- Built or established in 2011.
- Is The Folkestone Mermaid a protected site?
- Yes — The Folkestone Mermaid is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Folkestone Mermaid free to visit?
- Yes, The Folkestone Mermaid is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Folkestone Mermaid?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT19 6RB.