Folkestone Harbour station

Once the departure point for continental boat trains, soldiers going to fight in the Great War and the Second World War and for tourists to Boulogne the Harbour station is at the heart of the regeneration of Folkestone seafront with the old track, the harbour arm and associated buildings now part of a thriving attraction.

The old town and the Creative Quarter on the Old High Street add to the attractions of the once run down ex ferry port. Great coffee at the Steep Street cafe in the Creative Quarter.

Above the seafront is the Leas, a very popular area for strolling and taking in the sea views with some fine properties (and not so fine more recent buildings) looking out over extensive open spaces.

Today the Leas, like the Harbour Arm was thronging with people. Tomorrow is the Folkestone air show, the first for many years so stalls, funfairs and events occupied the open spaces. In the past the airshow was always spectacular. It’s a shame we will not be able to see it.

Coming back along the shore toward the harbour our walking total for the year ticked over to 1000 miles, the 11th consecutive year we’ve reached this milestone. It called for a celebratory drink at the Brew Brothers bar at the station. Great ale called Low Tide, brewed in Hastings and very refreshing and only 3.8%.