Is This Now The COOLEST Seaside Resort In The UK?!

Is Folkestone now the coolest seaside resort in the UK?
Well according to several media outlets it has overtaken Margate as the coolest place in Kent and possibly the whole country so we paid a visit to find out why.
Join us as we explore Folkestone's Creative Quarter and stop for coffee and breakfast at Steep Street Coffee, a quirky and unique coffee shop where the walls are lined with books. We then make our way to the iconic zig zag path and down to the Leas Coastal Park where we find some of the public art installations and a clothing optional beach!
We end our day at one of Folkestone's top attractions, the Folkestone Harbour Arm where we rest for a drink at the Pilot Beach Bar before taking in more public art displays, the converted old railway station and then stuff our faces with some incredible food from Pork & Co at The Goods Yard.
So is Folkestone the coolest seaside resort in Britain? Well it is certainly up there!
📍Recorded July 2023 in Folkestone, Kent
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[@thierrygiunta1093]

Lovely couple very funny!

[@Kotosanji]

My mates moving to folkstone soon and yeah it seemed pretty nice! Went to Zen Cafe for lunch and it was some surprisingly good food at a reasonable price.

[@kelly6504]

There used to be a nudest beach around the Warren somewhere, not sure if it's still active. I love my lil home town of Folkestone & never get bored of seeing France. Thanks for a fab vid guys

[@JJExtra]

We love visiting ☺️ never knew one was by the warren .. definitely too cold at the moment 😂

[@markburgess6801]

Another great video showing off the town but just to give you a heads up in the autumn the redevelopment of bouverie square starts and the old bus station is being replaced with a slimmed down version and a new town park installed so come back next summer to see how it looks

[@JJExtra]

Oh that’s good to know thanks Mark. So much going on in Folkestone it’s hard to keep up. We are hoping they get the leas cliff lift working again. That would be great!

[@steammachine3061]

As a resident folkestone is a nice town. It was nice before the development and nice during it's heyday as a seaside resort as well. What let's it down is the overpriced everything along the coast and everywhere that tries hard to attract out of town tourists. What makes the town special is it's location between the sea and hills and what it has there to discover. Like many out of towners you missed its secret beach. Which isn't the most signposted and is protected by high cliffs. It's usually only the locals that know that area well. But it's a site of special scientific interest due to its local wildlife and fauna. Also it occasionally plays host to night time party's from locals who just bring down sound systems and booze to have a good time away from anywhere that might complain about noise pollution. I'm referring to the locally known warren

[@rkl233]

Went to folkestone in July for my cousins wedding lovely little town stayed at the burstin wasn't as bad as the reviews say

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Fun video, guys! It does look like a pretty cool seaside town! And I would love to try that mac & cheese with pulled pork !😋

[@suppleberry3863]

I went to Folkestone for the first time a few years ago and thought it was really nice, obviously a place on the up. We went to Rocksalt, the restaurant overlooking the harbour which was fantastic. Ps - if you want a good uk nudist beach, try Studland near the Jurassic coast just across the harbour from Bournemouth and Poole. It's actually a fantastic, long, sandy beach which is also a nature reserve. Easily as good as anything on the continent

[@thewanderlusttrio]

Great video guys. Visitied Folkestone many years ago and it certainly looks as though things have improved. Stay safe and well gents.

[@JJExtra]

Thank you.. yeah every time we visit something is new 😊

[@sharonperkins5175]

Great vlog lads. I haven't been to Folkestone for ages, but there always seems to be something new to see when I do go.😉😉

[@JJExtra]

Thanks Sharon, glad you enjoyed it! Folkestone is ever changing you are right and that is one of the reasons we love it!

[@jayc5685]

"The King of beach Huts" 😂 brilliant

[@TheHappyHumanAdventurers]

As always my dudes, you make the hat look so good!!! That ham and cheese looks delicious. Very similar to the ham and cheese at Avalon Park at Cafe Coqui! Last but not least, I don't think I'd be brave enough to participate in a nudist beach.

[@JJExtra]

Gotta rep our favourite happy humans! 😂 it’s on our bucket list for at least once 😂

[@Joelthegeek]

So fun and I love blue cheese with my tenders! I want that little house too in that tiny harbor! Lol

[@JJExtra]

After reading this comment I really want more tenders 😂

[@Joelthegeek]

@@JJExtra always room for more tenders!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

LOVE the backpack!

[@JJExtra]

Thank you!

[@philipwintle4835]

Romney, Dymchurch is now our favourite place 😀 great vlog guys, love your Kent adventures ❤

[@JJExtra]

We still need to get back to Dymchurch! So much to do and not enough time to do it all 😂

[@philipwintle4835]

Dymchurch, Littlestone, and Greatstone , a lovely stretch of coastline ⛵️🚂😃 We are back next weekend ♥️ 😀

[@frogscriptk2365]

love the little pink floating house !

[@JJExtra]

It’s cool isn’t it? Unfortunately as Josh says it’s probably just a shell (it’s one of the public art displays) otherwise it would be a great airBnB 😂

[@louiseferguson2754]

Hiya, stayed overnight in Folkestone a few years ago driving back from Croatia, it was shut! To be fair though, we did arrive pretty latish and didn't really spend that much time there but it does look lovely xx

[@janewatt683]

Never been to Folkestone, it looked like fun!

[@bobanderson7179]

Great vlog guys !

[@JJExtra]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adamreeves1207]

Ever tried sandys fish and chip shop ? Best one ever ! Defo recommended!great video 👌

[@JJExtra]

No we haven’t but we will next time! Thanks for the recommendation 😊

[@markburgess6801]

Oh guys you came back to Folkestone wahay!!!!!

[@JJExtra]

We always come back eventually, we live it there!

[@ianrobert6239]

Be careful of the sewage discharges courtesy of Southern Water, around that coast.

[@alexanderallan215]

When did you visit Folkestone , hasn’t it been quite hot 🥵 lately? That is the smallest Au Natural beach 🏖️, I have ever seen. I think 🤔 4 people would fill it up. You need to go to mainland Europe, for some beautiful Au Natural beaches. It’s quite nice to swim like a Merman 🧜🏻‍♂️, then return to your blanket after a dip, and dry off quickly. ❤🏖️ 🍑 🌈

[@JJExtra]

It was yesterday so much cooler than it has been! We have heard about those European beaches… 😂

[@alexanderallan215]

@@JJExtra Simply heard of , or perhaps 🤔 have visited ? 😉😳🏖️

[@skimmingstone3energyrecords]

I live in jokstone, everybody knows Brighton is the coolest town in the UK...

[@JJExtra]

Maybe we should visit Brighton next 🤔 what would you recommend we do whilst there?

[@BristolLeathered2010]

When u visiting Bristol again

[@JJExtra]

Hopefully in the not too distant future!

[@markburgess6801]

New Romney beckons you

[@fdocument2889]

Personally after living in Folkestone for many years until not long ago, I felt with all the modernisation and new adaptions, Folkestone actually lost part of its appeal to those already living there. I and others felt 'it sold its soul to attract new people. It's a nice place no doubt and everyone's view is different but for me, it isn't the coolest - it would certainly sell itself as the coolest though!

[@JJExtra]

Sorry to hear you feel that way but you’re right, everyone’s view is different so its always good to hear a different point of view 😊

[@jessicatheplotagonist2k864]

I’m getting uneasy flashbacks because that’s where my ex lives🤢

[@tomearle4599]

Is Folkestone the coolest resort in the UK? .... the answer is no.

[@davidware9549]

U talking about Folkestone I used to live there and most of the people are weird it’s like your on a different planet and it sure ain’t the best seaside Weston supa mare is way better