Sat 21 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
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The Polar Express on the Harbour Screen Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"; "Cast Away") reunite for…
Festive Marketplace 2024
Our hugely popular Festive Marketplace opens again on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays running up to Christmas Eve. Expect to find locally handmade items, food, craft and original gift ideas for all the family on sale in our beautifully decorated huts. There will be free family films showing on the Big Screen, and live music and community events for all to enjoy. Come and join us for a truly festive celebration.
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Event Location
Festive Marketplace, CT20 1QQ
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The Festive Marketplace is open every Friday from 15th November from 4-8pm, and then every Saturday and Sunday from 16th November until 22nd December, and then on Monday 23rd and Christmas Eve from 11am to 6pm.
- Christmas Eve closes at 4pm
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Yes, The Goods Yard and food traders will be open at the same time as the Festive Market so you can get food and drink whilst you shop. Free family films, live music and community events will also be showing during the Festive Market; a schedule will be available nearer the time.
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Yes, we have many warm and cosy indoor restaurants for you to visit during the winter months, and these will be open during the Festive Market. They’re a great place to warm up if the weather gets really cold.
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Festive Marketplace
Today
Sat 21 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Local, all female, rock/indie cover band. Pretty Crap are a local, all female band who perform a mixture of popular rock…
The Harbour Arm
Today
Sat 21 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Live at The Tasting Rooms Join us at the Tasting Rooms for live music from the brilliantly talented Sam Dunn. One of the…
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The Folkestone Living Advent Calendar Returns! For the second time this Festive Season, the brilliant Folkestone Living…
Sun 22 Dec 24, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The Holiday on the Harbour Screen Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris agrees to swap homes with similarly unlucky in…
Sun 22 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Rudy Warman and The Heavy Weather are bringing back that old school Rock n Roll we all love and know. Described as the …
Sun 22 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Live at The Tasting Rooms Catch Ty Watling for an afternoon of Folk and Americana original songs as well as some well…
Sun 22 Dec 24, 17:00 - 18:00
Free
Our Traditional Carol Service Returns Our traditional carol service, brought to Folkestone Harbour with our friends at…
Free
Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for the last three years playing Reggae bangers.
Tue 24 Dec 24, 12:00 - 13:30
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The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of …
Tue 24 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Euphoric tunes that elevate the soul using live loops, synths, vocals and a signature Latin guitar style. is a unique…
Thu 26 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (U), 1971 A sweet boy from a poor family dreams of finding one of five golden…
Fri 27 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Despicable Me (U), 2010 Supervillain Gru, a man who delights in all things wicked, hatches a plan to steal the moon….
Sat 28 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Jarassic Park (12), 1993 In Steven Spielberg's massive blockbuster, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie…
Sat 28 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Nicola & Alex create a cool backdrop to any social setting. They fuse jazz standards to soulful groove and everything in …
Sun 29 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Matilda (12), 1993 This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a…
Sun 29 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Matilda (12), 1993 This film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work tells the story of Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson), a…
Sun 29 Dec 24, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Joined by vocalist Alex Lovell playing an eclectic mix of funk & jazz material inspired by artists ranging from Pixie …
Mon 30 Dec 24, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
The Goonies (12), 1985 Old-fashioned yarn about a band of adventurous kids who take on the might of a property…
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Handcraft and one-off, unique items from handcrafted lamps, home decor and beautiful pottery. Our hut is a shared...
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TavernCreative specialises in personalised wedding stationery and unique gifts, blending bespoke designs with...
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Shuffle, Darts and Beer The Board Room is a first for Kent.
Home to 2 18ft, handcrafted Canadian Maple Shuffleboards...
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Molly Jones is a local artist and founder of MOJO Studios. Molly Jones, the Folkestone-based artist behind MOJO Studios,...
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The new …
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Country Inspired Accessories Recycled, handmade , reclaimed , rustic & different lovely country inspired items for...
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Gilda is an artisan bakery serving festive breads, pastries and Great Taste award-winning mince pies. All our products...
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Sole kitchens little sister The team behind Sole Kitchen present Fish Shack; your one stop shop for all things fishy in...
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Gaia was such a hit in the marketplace that its ever-expanding offer of beautiful, handmade homewares eventually spread …
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Expanding from Harbourside, Little Baoboba brings their incredible popular Baos and Bubble Teas to The Goods Yard.
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Andy is a photographer from Kent. He loves capturing the world from unusual angles and perspectives. Following a...
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Kent based artist that creates graffiti and pop art inspired artwork. I’m a Kent based artist specialising in...
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Adjoining our Adventure Golf Course, Hulas offers a varied menu that wouldn't be out of place at Venice Beach. …
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Chock Shop sell delicious handmade artisan chocolate brownies in a variety of flavours and toppings, served with warm...
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A treasure trove of all things vintage, quirky and gorgeous! The South East Emporium is a vintage treasure trove of all...
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coffee house and roastery right next to the english channel From its carefully selected and lovingly roasted coffee...
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