A must-see interactive puppet theatre show by Folkestone Puppets for the whole family Delivered by local theatre group Folkestone Puppets, it tells the story of the Leas Lift that runs between Leas promenade and the Leas Coastal Park, from its grand opening in 1885 up to its closure in 2017 – and planned re-opening in […]

A longer walk exploring the Leas Lift, the promenade and lower town. A longer walk starting from the top station of the Leas Lift on the Leas Promenade. This longer walk will explore the upper and lower parts of the town and introduce you to the heritage and history of the Leas Lift and surrounding […]

Short Heritage Walk exploring the Leas Lift and surrounding area This is a level and gentle walk starting at the Leas Lift (Upper Station). Come and enjoy an introduction to the heritage and history of the Leas Lift and surrounding area. The walks are family and dog friendly. All events are free. Please arrive 5 […]

Short Heritage Walk exploring the Leas Lift and surrounding area This is a level and gentle walk starting at the Leas Lift (Lower Station). Come and enjoy an introduction to the heritage and history of the Leas Lift and surrounding area. The walks are family and dog friendly. All events are free. Please arrive 5 […]

A specialist poetry workshop and reading, drawing on the Leas Lift and heritage. This event is run by the Leas Lift with local poets Faith Warn and Michał Kamil Piotrowski delivering a creative workshop on bringing heritage into poetry. 6-7.30pm – Poetry workshop8-9pm – Poetry readingA bar is available to purchase drinks as well a […]

A longer walk starting from the top station of the Leas Lift on the Leas Promenade. This longer walk will explore the upper and lower parts of the town and introduce you to the heritage and history of the Leas Lift and surrounding areas.

A short gentle, level heritage walk exploring local history, teh Leas Lift and the coastal park. Walk starts at the lower station of the Leas Lift. Arrive ten minutes early.

This is a level walk exploring the Leas Promenade from the Leas Lift. The walk guide introduces you to the history of the Leas Lift and local area. A gentle flat level walk.

A level and gentle walk starting at the Leas Lift (Lower Station). Come and enjoy an introduction to the heritage and history of the Leas Lift and surrounding area. The walks are family and dog friendly. All events are free. Please arrive 5 minutes before the walk.