Folkestone Library, Museum and Art Gallery

Shepway

Type:Museum

2 Grace Hill, Folkestone, KENT, CT20 1HD

Tel: +44 01303 256710

Folkestone Library, Museum and Art Gallery

About

A new interpretation of the story of Folkestone with many hands-on features and archive film. There is an adjacent art gallery with a variety of temporary exhibitions. A heritage research room is also in the same building.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop in gallery and heritage room
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Drinks and light snacks.

Establishment Features

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Payment Methods

  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M20/A20. Follow signs for town centre.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Folkestone Central. Follow signs to town centre down hill from bus station.

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