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Folkestone Beach Kent

Folkestone

Currently out of season so unrestricted

Dog Friendly Beach
Unrestricted October to April Leia pictured loving her life on sandy Folkestone beach.

Folkestone beach dog restrictions May to September at Sunny Sands and the beach beneath Lower Leas Coastal Park. Check local signage

Cafes and Pubs
Folkestone is very dog friendly head to the Harbour Arm or check out Dog Advisor Folkestone for dog friendly cafe and pub options

Today's Tide Times

Parking
There is The Coastal Park Car Park or Lower Sandgate Road West - Harbour Street (10 spaces only) or Tram Road or there's parking at the Harbour Arm

Folkestone Harbour Arm Beach

The beach immediately to the right (west) of Folkestone Harbour Arm is unrestricted all year round who knew!

Dog Friendly Beach Kent added 10/04/2026, information last updated 01/10/2026