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Folkestone Museum, Folkestone Library, 2 Grace Hill, Folkestone,
CT20 1HD. Tel: 01303 256710. The history of the region. Exhibits
depict life in the area for as long as records exist. Paid parking
nearby, Small gift shop, Restaurant nearby in building (ground
floor), Wheelchair access, Toilets (incl. facilities for the
disabled). Location: In the centre of Folkestone.
Eurotunnel Exhibition
Centre, High Street, Cheriton, Folkestone, Kent. Explains the
construction of the Eurotunnel beneath the English Channel. Location:
In the centre of Folkestone.
KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Nr.
Folkestone, Kent CT18 7AG. Tel: 01303 893140. Most important
collection of Battle of Britain artefacts on show in the country.
Aircraft, Vehicles, Weapons. Beverages and Snacks, Shop. Free
Parking. www.kbobm.org. About 2 miles north of Folkestone.
Howletts and Port Lympne
Estates Ltd, Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD. Tel: 0870 750
4647. Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks is devoted to saving rare
and endangered animals, returning them to protected areas in
the wild. As a charity we rely on the support of the general
public to help fund our work. For those interested in animals,
historic houses, elegant gardens or magnificent scenery. www.portlympne.co.uk.
About 7 miles west of Folkestone.
Folkestone Racecourse, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Nr Hythe,
Kent CT21 4HX. Tel: 01303 266 407. Folkestone holds over twenty
days of racing a year. Some meetings are on the Flat and some
National Hunt. www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk. About 4 miles
west of Folkestone.
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