Sightseeing Shepway
Samphire Hoe
Located just outside of Shepway on the A20, Towards the Dover area. Samphire Hoe is situated at the foot of the Dover cliffs and provides a haven for people and wildlife. A popular location for walking, bird watching, fishing and for a snack in the small cafe.
Call Paul on 01304 225649 for more details.
The Old Lighthouse at Dungeness
Located in Dungeness, on the Romney Marsh. This is a lovely place to visit in the summer.
Directions From Folkestone: Follow the A259 and turn left at New Romney traffic lights onto the B2071 (Station Rd). At the T jct turn right. Follow the road for 5 miles, past the Pilot Inn. Turn left into Dungeness and the Old Lighthouse is at the end of the road.
For more information Telephone:01797 321300 or visit the website for more information www.dungenesslighthouse.com |
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Howletts & Port Lympne wild Animal Parks
Port Lympne near Hythe: Set in 400 acres, Mansion and gardens. Safari trailer rides. Largest herd of captive-bred black rhinos outside Africa, Indian elephants, Siberian and Indian tigers, barbary lions, plus the world’s largest gorillarium "The Palace of the Apes".
Port Lympne Animal Park is located Near Hythe, Kent
For more Information call 01303 264647 Fax: 01303 264944
Website:
www.totallywild.net
The Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone
Folkestone’s Amphitheatre in the Lower Leas Coastal Park provides a perfect setting for music, dance, and drama.
The summer events in this unique setting are packed with a variety of entertainment to suit every taste.
As well as the entertainment area, there is a excellent childrens play area. A lovely place to be in the summer.
when you have finished at the Coastal park, why not take the Leas Lift up the cliff to visit Folkestone Town Centre.
For more information on the Coastal Park call Folkestone 01303 850388
The Folkestone "Leas Lift"
The Leas Lift, designed and built in 1885 cost approximately £3000. Special permission was granted for the lift to be opened in September of that year. The lift is termed a ’water balance’ lift. In 1890 it was decided to build a further lift alongside the 1885 installation and build a pump room to enable the water to be recycled. Once you get off the Lift, you can take a 2min walk into Folkestone's town centre.