Festival of St Eanswythe & St Eanswythe's Fair

A week‑long St Eanswythe Festival offers a mix of heritage walks, guided tours, worship, and community celebration, beginning with the vibrant St Eanswythe's Fair and continuing through a full programme of events suitable for all ages. The Fair itself is free to enter, with music, art, talks, children’s activities, and opportunities to explore the life of St Eanswythe in an accessible, welcoming setting.

♿ Accessibility

Most activities at the Fair and across the festival week take place in and around St Mary & St Eanswythe Church, which is level‑access from the churchyard entrance. The surrounding area includes several car parks with wheelchair‑accessible parking and entrances, such as:

• St Eanswythe Way Parking — wheelchair‑accessible car park and entrance.
• Shellons Street (St Eanswythe Way) Car Park — blue badge holders park free for up to 3 hours.

Festival walks and tours vary in terrain and duration; each guided event will indicate accessibility details at the point of booking so visitors can choose routes that suit their needs.

🚗 Nearby Parking

There are several car parks within a short walk of the church and town centre, offering a mix of free, time‑limited, and paid options:

• Foresters Way — free for 2 hours.
• Shellons Street — paid parking 8am–8pm; free for blue badge holders.
• Upper Payers Park — free for 2 hours.
• Bouverie Place — large multi‑storey, paid.
• Folkestone Harbour Car Park — paid, longer‑stay option.

These options are all within a 5–15 minute walk of the festival area, giving visitors flexibility depending on mobility needs and length of stay.

Also check out other Festivals in Folkestone, Arts events in Folkestone, Kids events & activities in Folkestone.