 | Folkestone is the only town that can claim to offer visitors the quickest way to mainland Europe.
However, the coastal resort has a lot more to offer apart from being the gateway to France via the convenient Channel Tunnel.
It's hard to miss the town's mile-long Leas Promenade that serves as a visual reminder of its strong legacy.
There is also the attractive waterway of Hythe's Royal Military Canal, which was originally built as a defence against Napoleon.
There are constant reminders of Folkestone's great history through the number of museums, ancient churches, memorials and monuments scattered around the town.
The Battle of Britain Museum claims to house the most significant collection of artefacts from the famous battle. Artefacts on display include aircrafts, weapons, vehicles, flying equipment and fine art prints.
Other nearby attractions worth visiting include Brockhill Country Park, Dungeness RSPB Nature Reserve, Elham Valley Railway Museum and the Napoleonic Martello Tower No. 3.
The tower is one of 74 defensive towers built along the south coast.
If you fancy a taste of foreign shores, Calais is just 35 minutes away on the Channel Tunnel.
The French town is a fantastic place for shopping and serves as the gateway to the resorts and scenic countryside of northern France and Belgium. |
