Folkestone
In 2023, Folkestone was named as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live in UK’.
It is home to the Creative Quarter which offers a variety of boutique galleries, antiques, shops, cafés and restaurants. Earlscliffe students can often be found within these quaint cobbled streets in their spare time.
On a perfect day, France is clearly visible to the south (only 40 km away).
The Leas promenade is within a few minutes walk of our school buildings. The clifftop pathway has retained a traditional Victorian elegance, with large gardens on either side. This is a popular location for events throughout the summer. There is easy access down to the beaches, cycle tracks and walking trails below. During the warmer months, we encourage students to make use of our seaside location with paddle-boarding, kayaking and sailing activities.
At the start of the 20th century, Folkestone was a popular holiday destination among royalty and the British elite. Agatha Christie wrote ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ from the Grand Hotel and King Edward VII was often in residence with his mistress, Alice Keppel.
The Harbour Arm is a bustling gastronomic centre with a wonderful collection of cafés, a gourmet restaurant and entertainment options, such as crazy golf and the outdoor cinema.
In addition, we are only 54 minutes from London St Pancras via a direct train connection.
