Thanet and East Kent
Singles in and around Folkestone
Folkestone is a seaside town that has reinvented itself, with a restored harbour arm, a creative quarter and the grand clifftop Leas. For a first date there's a walk along the Harbour Arm, a browse through the Old High Street, or a stroll along the Leas. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Folkestone
Three easy places to meet someone new in Folkestone. Check opening times before you go.
The Harbour Arm
A restored harbour arm with a lighthouse at the end and views back to the town. Public, lively and good for a relaxed first meet.
The Creative Quarter and the Old High Street
A steep cobbled street of independent shops, galleries and cafés. A good place to browse and chat.
The Leas and the Lower Leas Coastal Park
A grand clifftop promenade and a leafy park running down to the beach. Flat on top and gentle down below.
Around Folkestone
Neighbourhoods and nearby villages: Folkestone town centre, Sandgate, Hythe, Cheriton, Dymchurch and Hawkinge.
Getting there: Folkestone Central and Folkestone West have fast trains to London St Pancras, and services along the coast to Dover and Ashford. Buses link the town with Hythe, Dover and Canterbury, and the Harbour Arm is a short walk from the centre.
Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can join from Folkestone and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Folkestone
What is a good first date in Folkestone?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk along the Harbour Arm, a browse through the Old High Street and a stroll along the Leas. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Folkestone?
Folkestone Central and Folkestone West have fast trains to London St Pancras, and services along the coast to Dover and Ashford. Buses link the town with Hythe, Dover and Canterbury, and the Harbour Arm is a short walk from the centre.
Can I join Go Kent Dating from Folkestone?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Kent Dating covers the whole county, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Folkestone?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.