Kent
Folkestone
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Folkestone is best known for its seafront, harbour arm, Creative Quarter, Channel Tunnel links and high-speed rail to London.
Postcode districts: CT19, CT20
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Folkestone is a Kent coastal town that grew from a fishing settlement into a fashionable Victorian seaside resort and Channel port. The Leas promenade, harbour and cliff views shaped its visitor economy, while the Channel Tunnel terminal at nearby Cheriton made the area internationally connected. In recent years the Creative Quarter and harbour arm regeneration have brought new cultural life to the old town. Folkestone’s rental market blends seaside apartments, family homes and demand from commuters using high-speed rail to London.
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