# Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> This Folkestone coastal park features adventure zones for active kids, plus scenic pathways perfect for picnics. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking, toilets and dining options available.

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Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Lower Leas Coastal Park

Lower Sandgate Road, Lower Leas

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14146860186777404740&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Christian Collins](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/106265074402450042768)

**In short:** Lower Leas Coastal Park is a park in Folkestone, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,613 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Lower Leas Coastal Park

This Folkestone coastal park features adventure zones for active kids, plus scenic pathways perfect for picnics. Wheelchair accessible with onsite parking, toilets and dining options available.

## What's nearby

- Mermaids Cafe next door
- Adventure Playground next door
- Folkestone Beach Stone Circle next door
- The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals next door
- Zig Zag Path 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street

### Accessibility

- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating

### Payment

- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Thursday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Friday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Saturday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

**Sunday** 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Andrew Thomas](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111410675773189208687/reviews) ★★★★★

Well maintained park with a network of clearly marked footpaths, family friendly play areas and coastal views over the English Channel. Plenty of benches, toilet facilities and easy access from nearby paid parking areas make it a convenient green place to spend some time amongst green space. It's also accessible from the upper Leas via unusual landscaped cliff paths, with grottos built into the false Pulhamite "rock". The park leads out to a beach side promenade, passing brightly coloured beach huts and art installations before arriving at Folkestone Harbour, home to a striking modern apartment building and a selection of cafés and bars.

· via Google

[Miss Popins](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108051737331663763367/reviews) ★★★★★

Love this beach 🏖🌊Folkestone sand gate beach,mermaid beach its long coastline, plenty of space to land and its contained with green space to take shade alongside with coastline, we keep coming back again, love the city's old part with cobblestone streets, little cosy coffee shops and restaurants and it's one and half hour drive from London 🤩🌊

· via Google

[Nicola Dutton](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112597006516491515769/reviews) ★★★★★

A nice place to go with lovely views, easy access to the beach. Wheelchair/pushchair friendly. Flower borders looked very nice. Play ground areas were smaller than I expected. Toilets each end and in the middle of park. Parking is very expensive!

· via Google

[Parvez loshkor](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104945729538105696538/reviews) ★★★★★

Was all pebble beach when we went there, even though some of the pictures on google showed sand. If you like a pebble beach its a nice place. Theres not alot of parking space and the car park can be very narrow, so you could try to find some street parking and then walk down. Theres some seating places just off the beach to relax in slight shade if needed. Few people were doing watersports but didn't see anywhere to rent any equipment. Had facilities like toilets aswell

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47debedf2ec5257f:0xc453be62f7fbc544!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Visitors say this park offers stunning sea views, well-maintained paths, and a large, free play area for children. They also highlight the clean beach, picnic spots, and convenient toilet facilities. Guests mention the pleasant atmosphere for walks and the availability of coffee shops.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Address** Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2JP [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0743991%2C1.1693985)

**Category** Parks & Play Areas

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (2,613 reviews)

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Setting** Outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Destination** Folkestone

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★ 4.7 (2,613 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.visitkent.co.uk/lower-leas-coastal-park/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction)

[01303 247376](tel:01303247376)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Folkestone

**Postcode** CT20 2JP

**Payment** Cards, Contactless

**Plus Code** 9F3335F9+QQ

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Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices.

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Lower Leas Coastal Park?

Lower Leas Coastal Park is open Mon–Sun 8am–8pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Lower Leas Coastal Park any good?

Lower Leas Coastal Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,613 Google reviews.

### Is Lower Leas Coastal Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Lower Leas Coastal Park.

### Is Lower Leas Coastal Park good for children?

Yes, Lower Leas Coastal Park is listed as good for children.

### Is Lower Leas Coastal Park indoors or outdoors?

Lower Leas Coastal Park is mainly outdoors.

### What ages is Lower Leas Coastal Park suitable for?

Lower Leas Coastal Park suits all ages.

### Is Lower Leas Coastal Park wheelchair accessible?

Lower Leas Coastal Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

### Is there parking at Lower Leas Coastal Park?

Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

### How do I contact Lower Leas Coastal Park?

Call Lower Leas Coastal Park on 01303 247376.

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- [View Hotel Folkestone ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/hotels/view-hotel-folkestone)
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