Places worth the detour in Folkestone
27 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Folkestone, United Kingdom, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (18). Best known: Dover Castle. 26 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 27, ranked 27
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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5.Westenhanger Castle
Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem
Grade I listed historic house museum in Shepway, United Kingdom
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6.Sandgate Castle
Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem
Grade I listed Device Fort in Sandgate, Kent, England, UK
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13.Folkestone Castle
Built landmarks · 11th century · Hidden gem
Castle in Folkestone, Kent, England, UK
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14.Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
WWII memorial in Kent, England
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17.St James' Church, Dover
Ruins & the uncanny · 11th century · Hidden gem
Ruined church in Dover, England
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19.Dover Western Heights
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Fortification complex in Kent, UK
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20.Knights Templar Church, Dover
Ruins & the uncanny · 11th century · Hidden gem
Former church in Dover, Kent, England, UK
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21.Admiralty Pier Turret
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Architectural structure in Dover, Dover, England, UK
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22.Folkestone War Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
War memorial in Folkestone, England
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26.Lydden Spout Battery
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Artillery battery SW of Dover, UK
