Plan Your Visit

Thursday 29 May

Visiting Us

The harbour arm is open for promenading daily. Please note, our traders' opening hours vary throughout the week.

See What's On Food & Drink

Today in Folkestone

Overcast clouds
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  • Friday

    30 May

    Few clouds
    Day 23°CEve 12°C

  • Saturday

    31 May

    Overcast clouds
    Day 23°CEve 13°C

  • Sunday

    1 Jun

    Overcast clouds
    Day 20°CEve 11°C

  • Monday

    2 Jun

    Clear sky
    Day 20°CEve 8°C

  • Tuesday

    3 Jun

    Moderate rain
    Day 15°CEve 11°C

  • Wednesday

    4 Jun

    Light rain
    Day 19°CEve 9°C

Where To Find Us

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Planning Your Visit

  • From the M20, leave the motorway at Junction 13 and follow the signs for Folkestone Harbour. There is parking available on site as well as several alternative car parks in the locality.
  • To view parking charges and to pay online, visit the Folkestone parking website here.
  • The nearest station is Folkestone Central. The walk to the Harbour Arm is approximately 25 minutes and is signposted for pedestrians.
    There are 2 bus routes from Folkestone Central station to Folkestone Harbour that run regularly, the 102 and 103.
  • The closest bus stop is on Marine Parade, serviced by buses 102 and 103. There is a bus stop at the bottom of the Old High Street serviced by buses 72, 100, 101 and 102. Folkestone’s main bus station is in the centre of town, a 15 minute walk away.

  • All eateries accept card payments.

    Once you have purchased your food, you can enjoy it anywhere on site in the outdoors. At indoor businesses, only food and drink purchased from that business is permitted.

  • Dogs are welcomed but need to be on a lead at all times and cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed in all indoor establishments.
  • Children should be supervised by a responsible adult.

  • As a year-round visitor attraction there are plenty of indoor locations to try.

    From time to time some areas of the site may be closed due to poor weather conditions, this is everyone’s safety.

Visitor Information

  • To allow the everybody to enjoy the beach please read the beach rules:

    Beach Rules 2025

  • The Beachside play area is designed to be used by children under 10 years of age who must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
    For the enjoyment of all please take time to read the Play area rules below

    Play area rules 2025

  • For more information on mooring, angling and launching a boat at Folkestone Harbour please go to the Folkestone Harbour Company website