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Leas Promenade

The Leas, Folkestone, England
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Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in Folkestone
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Folkestone retains much of its yesteryear charm. The funicular lifts, the leas cliff hall, well maintained walks and flower beds, and at the far end the magnificence of the grand and metropole hotels. The views are really wonderful, and a Sunday promenade on a sunny day is magical.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Long, clean promonade along the sea front with hotels where you could drop in for a drink. The Southcliff Hotel has a nice bar but pricey, The Salisbury serves drinks at very reasonable prices.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013 via mobile

A freezing wind on a sunny day. Perfect for a stroll along this well manicured promenade with glorious views across the Channel. Past the Victorian bandstand, with the lovely old Victorian hotels lining the flower bedecked parkland, you can just imagine being back in the good old days. If you continue to the very end there are some steps that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Want to go for a walk or a jogging < This is the place to go. Wonderful sea view that clears your mind. Can enjoy a moment with friend or just walk by your own if you fancy it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

A lovely walk all the way along the sea to Sandgate. Plenty to see and also a lovely park to walk through too.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

It is a unique, hark back to old times mingling with some (very good) and (bloody awful) modern buildings. You have to prom along the prom to see what I mean. To one side, the channel and great views (and below the coastal park, a surreal experience of lovelyness), the other side big, big Georgian buildings.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

Well-kept grassed area with seafront and views of France in front, and fabulous Victorian building behind.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

this is lovely the shops and the seats about and to be able to look over the sea really makes you feel relaxed, especeally after the walk up.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2012

A wide open space excellent for walking along whether briskly or a gentle stroll. Lots of seats to sit and admire the view.Clean- free from litter and dog mess.

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

Running along the top of the Leas for about a mile it is a lovely walk with many places to sit and picnic overlooking the Channel

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