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The Creative Quarter (one of England's most celebrated arts-led regeneration projects), the Channel Tunnel terminal nearby, the Leas Clifftop promenade, Roger Dickens's Folkestone Triennial, and a Kent port town undergoing extraordinary cultural renaissance
A little history
Folkestone was a major Victorian resort and cross-Channel ferry port. The port declined when the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994. The town's regeneration, led by Roger Dickens and the Creative Foundation, has transformed the Old High Street into one of England's most vibrant arts and food destinations.
The Old High Street Creative Quarter is genuinely extraordinary — independent galleries, studios, cafes and restaurants in a perfectly preserved Victorian street. The Leas Clifftop walk for Channel views. The Folkestone Triennial art installations across the town.
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The Creative Quarter has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes — one of Kent's finest food destinations. Local Kent produce throughout. The Old High Street has exceptional independent food.
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The Creative Foundation's arts-led regeneration has transformed Folkestone's independent economy. The Creative Quarter is one of England's most celebrated independent business success stories.
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Folkestone is a place in Kent known for the Creative Quarter (one of England's most celebrated arts-led regeneration projects), the Channel Tunnel terminal nearby, the Leas Clifftop promenade, Roger Dickens's Folkestone Triennial, and a Kent port town undergoing extraordinary cultural renaissance. Folkestone was a major Victorian resort and cross-Channel ferry port. The population is around 46,000.
The Creative Quarter has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes — one of Kent's finest food destinations. Local Kent produce throughout. The Old High Street has exceptional independent food.
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Roam covers Folkestone and the surrounding area in Kent, including Sandgate, Cheriton, Hawkinge, Hythe, Lyminge, Etchinghill, Newington and Saltwood.
