Sunny Sands beach, Folkestoje

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Location Pricing Local station Folkestone Central

Landscape

Family

Sunny Sands Beach is a hugely popular sandy beach at the eastern end of the Stade and Folkestone Harbour. It is a firm favourite with families throughout the summer, with good facilities nearby including toilets and cafés, pubs and beach shops.

Pricing

Free Entry

Address

Sunny Sands Beach Folkestone
CT19 6AA

Contact

01303 258594

Groups welcome

Suitable for families

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