Welcome to
Folkestone Town Council
The Town Council's new website stands as your professional
portal to community engagement and support.
Welcome to
Folkestone Town Council
The Town Council's new website stands as your professional
portal to community engagement and support.

About Folkestone

The origin of the name "Folkestone" has invited much discussion over the years. There is a suggestion that it comes from Folca's stone, a rock marking the meeting place of local people, although who Folca was and where his stone was located remain mysteries.

Even the spelling of the name was not resolved until a 19th century Lord of the Manor insisted on "Folkestone" being spelt as it is now.

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Folkestone Town Council is closed from 24th December for the holidays and will reopen on Monday 5th January, with the Town Hall reopening on Tuesday 6th January with the usual opening times of 10am – 4pm.  Please note that Folkestone Museum will reopen on Saturday 3rd January.

In the case of an emergency, such as a threat to health and safety, please call the Folkestone and Hythe District Council emergency number on 0300 003 0247.

Season’s greetings.