English Heritage sites near Folkestone Parish

ST JOHN'S COMMANDERY
5 miles from Folkestone Parish
The flint-walled 13th-century chapel and hall of a 'Commandery' of Knights Hospitallers, later converted into a farmhouse.

WESTERN HEIGHTS, DOVER
6 miles from Folkestone Parish
A huge fortification begun during the Napoleonic Wars and completed in the 1860s, designed to protect Dover from French invasion. Only the moat can be visited.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CHURCH, DOVER
6 miles from Folkestone Parish
The foundations of a small medieval church, traditionally said to have been the site of King John's submission to the Papal Legate in 1213.

DOVER CASTLE
7 miles from Folkestone Parish
High atop the iconic White Cliffs of Dover sits the most iconic of all English fortresses. From the mighty medieval keep to the labyrinth of secret wartime tunnels below, a family day out at Dover towers above all others.

DYMCHURCH MARTELLO TOWER
9 miles from Folkestone Parish
This is one of a chain of ingeniously designed artillery towers built around the south and east coasts of England from 1805 to protect against the threat of invasion by Napoleon.

WALMER CASTLE AND GARDENS
13 miles from Folkestone Parish
Built during the reign of King Henry VIII and perched on the picturesque Kent coastline, Walmer Castle is one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in the South East.
Churches in Folkestone Parish
All Souls Church

Cheriton High Street
Cheriton
07709 830220
https://cheritonbenefice.mystrikingly.com/
In December 2021 we welcome Rev Stephen Crofts as Priest in Charge
Folkestone: St Peter

North Street
Folkestone
Canterbury
(01303) 680441
http://stpetersfolk.church
St Peter's Church overlooks Folkestone Harbour and has been a focal point for the local fisherman and seafarers for over 100 years, and has close links with St Peter's School located on the same site.
We welcome you to come along and join us in our worship to God.
Holy Trinity Church Folkestone, Part of the Trinity Benefice

Sandgate Road
Folkestone
01303 244299
http://www.trinitybenefice.co.uk/
Holy Trinity Church Folkestone is Part of the Trinity Benefice, Folkestone.
For full details visit the website
To contact our administrator use the details below:
Trinity Benefice Office
c/o St George's Church
8 Audley Road
Folkestone, Kent
CT20 3QA
Phone: 01303 244299
E-mail: [email protected]
Office opening times:
Mondays. 9.00am - 2.30pm
Wednesdays 9.00am - 12.30pm
Thursdays 9.00am - 2.30pm
Fridays 9.00am - 2.30pm
St Augustine
Dover Road
Folkestone
01303 252947
This church does not have regular Church of England Services. Please refer to the parish church of St Mary and St Eanswythe in Church Street/The Bayle in the town centre. Services are held as follows:
Sundays 10:30 Sung Eucharist
Fourth Thursdays 10:30 Said Eucharist
All telephone enquiries to 01303 252947
email: [email protected]
St John the Baptist
St Martin's

Horn Street
Cheriton
Folkestone
07709 830220
https://cheritonbenefice.mystrikingly.com/
From 1st December 2021 we welcome Rev Stephen Crofts as our Priest in Charge.
St Mary & St Eanswythe

Church Street
Folkestone
Kent
01303 252947
http://stmaryandsteanswythe.org/
Vicar: Rev Dr John Walker, The Vicarage, Priory Gardens, Folkestone CT20 1SW email: [email protected]
Churchwardens: Mr Tom Bertram
Mr Andrew Plested 07860 175123 / [email protected]
SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Kim Adlington 01303 627070 / [email protected]
The Diocese of Canterbury: https://www.canterburydiocese.org/safeguarding/
Kent County Council Social Services: https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/report-abuse
NSPCC: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-you-can-do/report-abuse/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
PARISH OF FOLKESTONE, ST MARY AND ST EANSWYTHE
Parish Child Protection Policy
The parochial church council -
* will comply with this Child Protection Policy statement of the Church of England
* accepts the responsibilities of the parish for all work with children and young people
carried out in the name of the church as set out in the House of Bishops' publication
"Protecting all God's children"
* will follow the procedures and guidance contained within "Protecting all God's children"
and diocesan child protection Guidelines
* will appoint a Child Protection Co-ordinator
The Child Protection Policy statement of the Church of England
The Church of England, in all aspects of its life, is committed to and will champion the protection of children and young people both in society as a whole and in its own community.
It fully accepts, endorses and will implement the principle enshrined in the Children Act 1989 that the welfare of the child is paramount.
The Church of England will foster and encourage best practice within its community by setting standards for working with children and young people and by supporting parents in the care of their children.
It will work with statutory bodies, voluntary agencies and other faith communities to promote the safety and well-being of children and young people.
It is committed to acting promptly whenever a concern is raised about a child or young person or about the behaviour of an adult, and will work with the appropriate statutory bodies when an investigation into child abuse is necessary.
St. George's Church Folkestone, Part of the Trinity Benefice

8, Audley Road
Folkestone
Hythe
01303 244299
http://www.trinitybenefice.co.uk
St. George's Church Folkestone is Part of the Trinity Benefice, Folkestone.
For full details visit the website
Pubs in Folkestone Parish
Beer Shop Folkestone

32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, CT20 1EZ
None
thebeershopfolkestone.co.uk/
BIG BOYS fine Burger Bar

Black Bull

Canterbury Road, Folkestone, CT19 5NX
(01303) 256903
hungryhorse.co.uk/pubs/kent/black-bull/
Bouverie Tap

45 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2SZ
(01303) 255977
thebouverietap.co.uk
Brewery Tap
Brickfield Cookhouse Pub

Cherry Garden Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4AP
(01303) 273620
cookhouseandpub.co.uk/en-gb/locations/fo...
British Lion

Cafe Corwch

Castle Inn

Chambers

Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BB
(01303) 223333
thechamberspub.co.uk
Cheriton Bowls Club

Weymouth Road, Folkestone, CT19 4LS
(01303) 275334
bowlsclub.org/club/6713
Cheriton Oddfellows Club

Cherry Pickers

Clifton Hotel

Clifton Gardens, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2EB
(01303) 851231
thecliftonhotel.com
County Fayre

East Cliff Tavern

East Kent Arms

Finn's Gin & Real Ales

Firkin Alehouse

21 Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2AY
07894 068432
firkinalehouse.co.uk
Firkin Alehouse
Firs Club

Firs Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4QF
(01303) 270850
dynamixleisure.co.uk/firs-bar-lounge/
Folkestone Railway Social Club

Folkestone Sports Centre

Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5HX
(01303) 850222
folkestonesportscentre.co.uk
Gillespies

Guildhall

42 The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ
(01303) 251393
guildhallfolkestone.co.uk/
Harbour Inn

Harvey's

10-12 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA
(01303) 253758
Home Taproom

61 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JR
(01303) 244666
fantasticbeer.co.uk
Imperial

Jetty's Bar

Kensi's Bar

Keppels Bar & Bistro

The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL
(01303) 222244
grand-uk.com/keppels.html
Kipps' Alehouse

11-15 Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RL
(01303) 246766
kippsalehouse.co.uk
Lifeboat

Lord Morris

Mariner

Master Brewer

Perries Mead, Broadmead Village, Folkestone, CT19 5UD
(01303) 250903
masterbrewerfolkestone.co.uk
Morehall

Nailbox

74 Coolinge Lane, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3QE
(01303) 253748
nailboxshorncliffe.co.uk/
Office Bar

Southcliff Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DY
(01303) 850075
thesouthcliff.co.uk/the_office
Old Buoy

Park Inn Hotel

Prince of Wales

Pullman

7-9 Church Street, Folkestone, CT20 1SE
(01303) 488966
thepullmanfolkestone.com
Radnor Arms

Christchurch Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SX
(01303) 254435
radnorarmsfolkestone.co.uk/
Raglan

Railway Bell

Red Cow

Richmond Tavern

Rocksalt Bar & Restaurant

4-5 Fishmarket, Folkestone, CT19 6AA
(01303) 212070
rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
Royal Cheriton

Royal Standard

Samuel Peto

23 Rendezvous Street, Baptist Galleries, Folkestone, CT20 1EY
(01303) 251154
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...
Ship Inn

Thistle & Shamrock

Three Mackerel

Valiant Sailor

New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, CT18 7JJ
(01303) 250737
thevaliantsailor.co.uk/
Victoria

106-108 Risborough Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3LL
(01303) 277347
View Restaurant & Bar

Ward's Hotel

39 Earls Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2HB
(01303) 245166
wardshotel.net/