# History events in Folkestone, Today and Upcoming History events in Folkestone

- **Subtitle**: All History events in Folkestone, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Folkestone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All History events in Folkestone, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Folkestone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Folkestone

- **Event Name**: Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Tuesday 4th August 2026
  - **Description**: Explore the scenic coastline and rich heritage of Folkestone on this guided walk through the Lower Leas Coastal Park and beyond.

Beginning at the bottom of the historic Leas Lift, this 75-minute route takes you on a relaxed journey past some of the area’
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 04 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/leas-lift-heritage-walk-tuesday-4th-august-2026/200030290849131
  - **Venue**: 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: heritage-walk, dog
- **Event Name**: Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History
  - **Description**: Step into the Bayle’s hidden corners and discover how geology, people, and place shaped Folkestone across the centuries.About this EventWander through the winding lanes of the Bayle — the ancient heart of Folkestone — and
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/explore-the-bayle-folkestones-oldest-quarter-through-history/100001986518540430
  - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Meetups
- **Event Name**: A Guided Tour of the History and Architecture of Folkestone’s Parish Church
  - **Description**: 🏛️ Explore the Story of Folkestone’s Oldest Building
Step inside St Mary & St Eanswythe’s and discover more than a thousand years of history woven into its walls. This guided walking tour uncovers the remarkable story of Folkestone’s Parish Church — f
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/a-guided-tour-of-the-history-and-architecture-of-folkestones-parish-church/200030282107251
  - **Venue**: The Bayle, CT20 1SW Folkestone, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: meetups
- **Event Name**: Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Thursday 30th July 2026
  - **Description**: Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Leas promenade and discover the stories behind one of Folkestone’s most iconic landmarks.
This flat, all-abilities walk begins at the Upper Station of the historic Leas Lift and follows the clifftop path along T
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/leas-lift-heritage-walk-thursday-30th-july-2026/200030290859944
  - **Venue**: 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: heritage-walk, dog
- **Event Name**: Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Monday 17th August 2026
  - **Description**: Explore the scenic coastline and rich heritage of Folkestone on this guided walk through the Lower Leas Coastal Park and beyond.

Beginning at the bottom of the historic Leas Lift, this 75-minute route takes you on a relaxed journey past some of the area’
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/leas-lift-heritage-walk-monday-17th-august-2026/200030290848726
  - **Venue**: 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: 1 King, 2 Princes, & Shakespeare’s Lie - Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited
  - **Description**: 1 King, 2 Princes, & Shakespeare’s Lie
Performed by Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited

A king. A traitor. A villain. Or was he? Richard III returns to confront the myths that condemned him, challenging Shakespeare’s narrative, and putting history itself
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/1-king-2-princes-and-shakespeares-lie-slade-wolfe-enterprises-limited/200030396315052
  - **Venue**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Leas Lift Heritage Walk -  Thursday 13th August 2026
  - **Description**: Take in the sights, sounds, and stories of Folkestone on this circular heritage walk exploring the town’s seafront, historic landmarks, and creative heart.

We’ll begin at the Upper Station of the Leas Lift, descending the picturesque Zig Zag Path and pas
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/leas-lift-heritage-walk-thursday-13th-august-2026/200030290848827
  - **Venue**: 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: heritage-walk, dog
- **Event Name**: CWGC Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 2
  - **Description**: Join us for a free tour which will focus on the wounded on the Western FrontAbout this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/cwgc-tours-2026-shorncliffe-military-cemetery-tour-2/100001987988465014
  - **Venue**: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Folkestone Leas Lift   - site visit
  - **Description**: The Grade II listed Leas Lift restoration,  one of only 3 water-balanced lifts remaining in the UK, will bring the lift back into operation.About this EventPlease note: this event is for over 18’s only.
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/folkestone-leas-lift-site-visit/100001992493074422
  - **Venue**: The Folkestone Leas Lift
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 30
  - **Categories**: exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Step Inside the Story of the Attwood Clock
  - **Description**: Uncover the genius of Folkestone’s medieval tower clock mechanism—now displayed inside the church and rich with centuries of history.About this EventStep Inside the Story of Folkestone’s Towering TimepieceFor anyon
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/step-inside-the-story-of-the-attwood-clock/100001986523612601
  - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Step back in time: The history of Folkestone’s Town Cross
  - **Description**: Uncover centuries of power, faith, and intrigue at Folkestone’s ancient cross in a lively, story‑rich, small‑group talk.About this EventStep back in time: The history of Folkestone’s Town Cross and its predecessors
  - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/step-back-in-time-the-history-of-folkestones-town-cross/100001986519748042
  - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in Folkestone

- **Event Name**: Ross Noble at Leas Cliff Hall
  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall
- **Event Name**: Paul Smith Live in Folkestone
  - **Description**: Attention comedy fans worldwide! Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career. 😊
Thu 3 Sep 2026, 19:30 | Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

TICKETS
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  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone
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- **Event Name**: The Orb ft Lee Harris & Dom Beken
  - **Description**: The Orb perform Metallic Spheres LIVE 

with Lee Harris and Dom Beken of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets - Worldwide Debut Performance at "Floyd in Folkestone 2026"

“On The Run - The Floyd Collective”, founders and curators of the annual "Floyd in Folk
  - **Venue**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse
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- **Event Name**: DON BROCO, unpeople, Ando San in Folkestone and Hythe
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience DON BROCO Live at Leas Cliff Hall on Sunday, October 11, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! DON BROCO is taking over Leas Cliff Hall on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Beat in Folkestone and Hythe
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for The Beat Live at Leas Cliff Hall on Friday, October 23, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. The Beat is set to light up Leas Cliff Hall with their unforgetta
  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall
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- **Event Name**: Live at Christmas: Nina Conti & Red Richardson
  - **Description**: InformationActs: Nina Conti, Bridget Christie, Jen Nolan, Red Richardson, Ivo GrahamNearby AttractionsLive At Christmas has 15 upcoming events.Nina Conti has 8 upcoming events.Bridget C
  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall
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- **Event Name**: DANCING QUEENS The Hits of ABBA with The Marcellas
  - **Description**: Get ready for a fabulous night of ABBA favourites at The Mariner Pub, Folkestone.

Join The Marcellas as they bring the music of ABBA to life with an evening packed full of iconic songs, singalong moments and feel-good fun.

Whether you're a lifelong ABBA
  - **Venue**: The Mariner  pub - 16 The Stade, CT19 6AB, UK Folkestone, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: FOLKESTONE SILENT Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s V 90s OOs DISCO PARTY!
  - **Description**: The legendary Discos for Grown ups party returns to LEAS CLIFF HALL FOLKESTONE  for a SILENT DISCOAbout this EventDiscos for Grown ups is back at Leas Cliff Hall and this time...(shhh!) its for a Sil
  - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Hot Takes @ Sandgate Sea Festival
  - **Description**: Are you ready to turn it up to 11 and also have fireworks?! 🎸🔥 🎆 

The Hot Takes are bringing the noise with a full-throttle night of epic rock ’n’ roll on Sandgate Seafront! Expect powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp musicianship, and a setlist bursting with
  - **Venue**: Sandgate Seafront
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Tuesday 4th August 2026 (Tue Aug 04 2026 at 11:00 am at 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom), Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone), A Guided Tour of the History and Architecture of Folkestone’s Parish Church (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Bayle, CT20 1SW Folkestone, United Kingdom), Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Thursday 30th July 2026 (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 11:00 am at 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom), Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Monday 17th August 2026 (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 11:00 am at 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone), CWGC Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 2 (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery), Step Inside the Story of the Attwood Clock (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone), Step back in time: The history of Folkestone’s Town Cross (Mon Sep 14 2026 at 01:00 pm at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Folkestone in July 2026?
  - **A:** Leas Lift Heritage Walk - Thursday 30th July 2026 (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 11:00 am at 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Folkestone on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Folkestone include 133 Sandgate Road, CT20 2BL Folkestone, United Kingdom, Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone, The Bayle, CT20 1SW Folkestone, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Folkestone range from up to GBP 30. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Folkestone include The Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity, Victoria Friedrich, Saint Eanswythe's Church, Folkestone.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Folkestone?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Folkestone.

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