So much to see in my home town, The Leas, the Lower Leas Coastal Park, the High Street (so narrow and steep) The Bayle and the British Lion Pub, St. Eanswyths Parish Church, Little Switzerland, The Warren. The closest sand beach to London, and what my old neighbour Roger has done to the old Harbour Station and the harbour arm is amazing. Then there are the seafood stalls on the harbour..... loads of pubs and elegant Victorian hotels.... Kentish born and Kentish bred.... Spent most of my working life in the Far East, but always dreamed of this place and it's perfect light. The building centre at the top of the hill was the German Consulate just before WW1, and a centre for spying overlooking the then main port of access to Europe (train to the harbour). The commemoration Arch at the top of Remembrance Road spins the story... I did work on the good ship "Hengist! - Sealink ro-ro ferry as an Assistant Steward for a season when British Rail ran the Folkestone - Boulogne service.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hello there Roy, how nice to receive your message. thanks for taking the time to connect. I'd agree there's so much to see in your home town, we certainly enjoyed our visit and would come again. Interesting to hear that your old neighbour Roger has done work to the old Harbour Station and the harbour arm and also that you spent most of your working life in the Far East. Sometimes it takes a time away to appreciate your home town doesn't it? So the building centre at the top of the hill was the German Consulate just before WW1, and a centre for spying, I didn't know that! It certainly sounds like your had an interesting life for sure. Happy to have been enlightened about your town.

Oh wow , memories . After graduating in 79 i came to Folkestone England , from Canada, to visit with my grandparents and end of living there with them 10 months . I remember going down one of those little streets and stop in front of a window watching them make "rock candy" , loved it . Thrusday afternoons gran use to go down to the harbour and buy fresh fish for lunch on fridays . Oh how i miss Folkestone and after 30+ years i must try to come back and explore .

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to receive your message Susan. It's our hope that we can bring back good memories. I do hope you get to revisit sometime and that you enjoy it. All the best to you.

@stevenclarke2559

2 жыл бұрын

go for it Susan

My memories come from my personal heritage.of my mummies.Aunties now passed on, many yrs away . My uncle explained. My grandpa hailed from Dover!

@LivingWalks

2 күн бұрын

I hope this walk made you feel a little more connected. Very happy to bring it to you across the miles. Thanks for dropping by.

Blimey I am impressed I had no idea Folkstone was so lovely. I am visiting Folkstone next week so I have a little insight now, so thanks for the video

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Hello there Ro, we’re very happy to have brought a little bit to you to get you in the mood. I’m sure you will have a good time. All the best to you.

Explore the Kent town of Folkestone, surely one of the best places to visit in the United Kingdom. Two must see attractions of Folkestone are the Old High Street with it's brightly painted independent shops either side of a winding cobbled lane, and the Folkestone Harbour, with it's picturesque boats and surrounding fish restaurants. It also has one of the best beaches in Britain, and you can follow it all the way to Dymchurch. Enjoy our video walking tour of Folkestone - as close to being there as being there.

@relaxbreathesleep1127

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderfully colourful old town it is too!

@debbiesunlight7047

2 жыл бұрын

Best beaches ….try sandbanks.

Video is showing a quaint interesting little town! Good video there agreed !👍

@LivingWalks

22 күн бұрын

Ah I'm so glad you enjoyed it, I'm very happy to bring a little piece of it to you. Thanks for taking the time to drop by.

When I visit Folkestone I always go to the creative quarter. However I recommend SATURDAY as several shops in OLD HIGH ST not open everyday in week.

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip MJC, that's worth knowing. All the best to you.

The blue place in Bayle Street in Folkestone was once a Shaw Trust charity shop which I used to attend during the 2000s before the shop closed in 2008. The other place was once a party shop in the corner into the old High Street which is now a pub. I liked this part of Folkestone where there is no traffic.

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Steven, thanks for dropping by with your memories of the town. We too loved this part of Folkestone, being traffic free makes every bit of difference doesn't it!

@Stevencoleman-yr2je

2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Thanks for the reply about Folkestone, and I remembered the old Rotunda amusement Park, which closed in 2004, as there are plenty of rides there, too, so even now, if you walk down there, there is the Harbour Arm pier, which was once the old Folkestone Harbour railway station.

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, thanks for the info'... I think we'll have plenty more to film when we do return. Hope to stay in touch. All the best to you.

Maybe you could make a follow up video showing the delights of Foord Rd, and Dover Rd areas also there so charming with there delightful quaint coffee shops and boutiques

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting to hear that Tony. If we get a chance to return we'll certainly look into that area. Thanks for the tip!

@timcroft109

9 ай бұрын

Dallas Brett is also one of Folkestone’s most salubrious locations and shouldn’t be missed.

⏹ Beautiful experience! Amazing walking tour! We lovely! Thank you for sharing! Greetings! Have a nice weekend dear friend! 😁🗽

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! good to hear from you, how are things in the big apple, getting there I hope?

You've really captured the best of the town LW as always... a vibrant, colourful and creative area. Watched and enjoyed in full.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for popping by MA, yes, we loved walking the old town, it certainly had a vibrant atmosphere, so pleased you enjoyed it too. thanks as always for letting us know.

I can't explain it , But I love these walks, I love the street I enjoy how you can see the history of these places while taking the walk!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Well jolly kind of you to say so RD, thanks for staying in contact. All the best to you.

Very, very nice! I love the way you bring us to all these different parts of the world! Thanks so much!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

As we do you AW!

thank you for sharing this walk my dear friend. very nice place. lovely ambiance

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome fellow walker. Been enjoying your channel recently too.

I like the narrow alley and the outdoor dining there. Wow at 11:13 under the bridge to the fish market. I saw the ocean, the shorelines and lots of people enjoying and exploring the town of Folkestone. Whoa a big seagull at 36:30. What is that ship at 40:00? like 45

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Well hello there The Laughing Lion - So pleased you've enjoyed exploring the town of Folkestone with us. It's very nice to have discovered you through zen walks. We too have been enjoying your vibrant walks. Very uplifting!

So nice upload here. Beautiful views from the UK, lovely walk. Thanks for sharing dear. I wish you all the best. Have a wonderful day and see you soon again.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hello OT, I love your First impressions of spring in southwest Germany footage by the way, very restful.

A very nice place for a beautiful walk, thanks for the tour!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it PNW, thanks for dropping by, how are things with you?

Thank you for this wonderfully captured video... Brings back the most beautiful childhood memories ever..

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Khalid, how nice to hear that, it makes our job worthwhile! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and let us know. All the best to you.

@anuph.3806

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely, the best days in my youth were spent there

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

@@anuph.3806 Ah, very pleased to have brought back some happy memories to you.

Thank you for sharing! Great tour again! 😀👍👍🇪🇸

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed you r recent Real Alcázar, Jardines too!

Hi, L.W. ! Thanks, Folkestone, a seaside town with bags of character !! I enjoyed this walk a lot. Plenty of variety, the interesting, narrow shopping streets. The front with its walkway, little beach, big harbour and wide variety of food options. Signal box, rail line and station preserved as a pedestrian area. The crowded restaurant at the end, harbour lighthouse. Thanks again, all good, well done 👍. Cheers, Don 👋

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Well good morning to you Don, yes bags of character indeed, we hadn't been before and we were pleasantly surprised, and especially enjoyed the lovely old town. how are things with you, hope the sun has reached you in Scotland? My friend in Islay says they're having a veritable heatwave!

@donroy7825

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Yes, our weather is definitely on the up !! I am tied to the house this month with a building project and other duties 😊. Hope to get out and about in July 🤞. Cheers, Don

I looooooved the walk, thanks for sharing!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

I loved your walk in Varanasi too, it brought back many happy memories of beloved India. Thank you.

Amazing walk. The buildings are so nice. Best regards from Germany.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks too for introducing me to Würzburg. Nicely filmed and a welcome break away.

Very nice!! Great tour my friend!! Thank you for sharing. 👍

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome fellow walker. Been enjoying your channel recently too.

Great Video.... So many people after lockdown. Take care . thank for your Video from UK

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you CHHON! You're really very welcome.

@FamilyOfExplorer

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Great To hear that. Thank you

Great video, great quality, I like it a lot. Thank you for your contribution on KZread and have a nice day and best regards from beautiful Austria.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too Reiny, for your enjoyable journeys!

Beautiful day for walking around a beautiful city. Thanks for a good video my friend. ☕👍🚶

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your Indonesian walks too friend!

Lovely walk on a wonderful day

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Otebasi, I recently enjoyed your Zaragoza: Plaza del Pilar footage too!

Great video, nice to see new destinations.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, I've never been to Chipping Norton, so thanks for your recent introduction to the town.

I wasn’t born though in the UK raised in Toronto CDA though very UK blood. I too went to the UK in 1979 but to visit Dover,& London. Then I was just 17. Unknown about FOLKSTONE heritage I had till much later in life….

@LivingWalks

2 күн бұрын

Hello Tiffany, ah a shame you didn't know about your Folkstone heritage until much later in life. I'm sure you would have found a visit interesting.

Beautiful city : ) nice walking tour thank you

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting LBW, I'm pleased to share it and glad you enjoyed it. Keep on walking!!

Fantastic place for all ages.......thanks for sharing!!!!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks wandering friends... where are you adventuring right now, somewhere exotic I hope?

@reelhappytravellers2691

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Nafplio in Greece........amazing suburb!!!!!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

@@reelhappytravellers2691 Ah, I can but dream. How wonderful for you.

I was there today. Luv this video x

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

hope you had a good time there, pleased to hear you enjoyed the film.

I absolutely love Folkestowe, great wee place. My mate used to work there.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was our first visit and we really enjoyed it. best of luck with your new channel.

@walkingwithtamson

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Why thank you!

Another awesome video Living Walks! What a beautiful area of the UK; I especially love the waterfront portion towards the end of the video. Keep up the great work!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mood stream, I just spent an really enjoyable lunch break too on your back porch, very relaxing and a welcome change of scenery!

@DiscoverHudsonValley

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks oh nice!!!

@DiscoverHudsonValley

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks it's actually my good friends Mom's porch down in FLA, I live in NYC. I wish my back porch looked like that as well, haha!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Ah me too @@DiscoverHudsonValleyI'm sure you enjoyed just hanging out and filming it?

@DiscoverHudsonValley

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks well actually, besides the other nature ones, it's the only vid on my channel that I didn't film. My friend filmed it when he was down visiting his mom. Thanks again and have a great weekend!

Hello my friend nice to meet you. your video so interesting. Thank you for sharing with us. wish thump up

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome Master Cool Siem Reap, it's good to connect with you.

Amazing Walk in UK !!! 🧡💛

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend. Enjoying your Monaco walks by the way.

Excelente passeio, lugares belíssimos! obrigado por compartilhar.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Obrigado, estarei assistindo sua filmagem do Caminhando Pela Praia do Paiva_Cabo de Santo Agostinho ainda hoje à noite.

@WalkingToursAroundtheWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks Obrigado, é uma bela praia! estou esperando as coisas melhorarem aqui no Brasil para continuar minhas filmagens. :D

J'y ai habité un an à mes 18 ans.... Il y a 25 ans et j'y pense tout les jours..... I love Folkestone ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour Violet, il doit avoir une place spéciale dans ton cœur. J'espère que cela vous a aidé à ramener de bons souvenirs de cette époque?

@AliAli-ox3vq

Жыл бұрын

هل هيه مدينه امنه زوجي مهاجر رح ينقلوه السكن تبعو لهي المدينه 😢

16:45 I Love that spot! Thank you for sharing!!!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there Darek, yes it's a lovely part of the coast isn't it? Thanks for visiting.

I love this place. I went there 2 years ago.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Quite agree VTV, especially the old town and the old railway station. Thanks for dropping by and connecting.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Recently enjoyed your Walking along River Thames - Lambeth bridge to Vauxhall bridge footage too, keep it up fellow walker.

Divino!.

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Oooh sim, nós também amamos a cidade. Muitas felicidades.

I have been soooooo drunk in the many bars and pubs that litter folkestone, where its aways sunny!

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Oh ha ha, is that so Johnny!

Wonderful

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers Zeewalks!

Good video mate

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit chum!

Hi Ray, have been listening to a BBC sounds called HOME FRONT, u can download this now. Anyway it's about life in the first world war in folkstone, and it includes actual events and actual places. I'm sure you will find it as interesting as I found your lovely video, many thanks xx hope to visit one day soon xx

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

how interesting to hear that Lisa and it’s kind of you to let us know

Great video and I watched it all - but maybe you sold yourself short a little by not 2 parting it? Part 1 history - Part 2 the realism - not a criticism but you may be able to attract differing audiences - excellent stuff!

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Well you may well be right in terms of the differing audience. We'll certainly digest that. thanks for taking the time for some interesting feedback, it's appreciated.

Nice city

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

We quite agree EW! All the best to you.

I worked in the East Kent Arms

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Hope this brought back a good memory or two?

Folkestone is a Lovely place to live. Shame the Hotel Burstin is still there….

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by Steven, a pleasure to bring it to you. Yes we certainly enjoyed our time there. All the best to you.

10!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi E! How are you? Good to hear from you.

@eduardolima7534

3 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks good and you brother?

both my dad and my boyfriend insist that the whelks at Bobs Seafood (12:17) are the absolute best they’ve ever tasted!

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Xacei!

39:50 The secret ship of the British Navy.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there wewalk, good to hear from you, thanks for connecting.

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a diverse walk in China Town too by the way. Seems unbelievable that there was flooding just the day before.

Agradável

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Que bom que você pensou assim Alessandro!

Nice to see seeker. The ship not full of elegal imargants

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

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@chow24

2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks check out Dove docks ...Rubber boats

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Oh!

Less people eating ice cream than the one at Cornwall, although maybe it was filmed in the morning. :)

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, yes Sheila, Cornwall is rather an ice cream eaters paradise! Thanks for connecting, it's good to hear from you.

What's the dating scene like here? I've been here and the people are friendly. Not sure if I should move here from London or not, though.

@LivingWalks

4 ай бұрын

Not at all sure of the dating scene here but we certainly liked the town, especially this area, best of luck with your plans.

@tiffanyroseangeles34

29 күн бұрын

I lived in London in 1979 shared a flat with friends. Only way to afford it back then . I don’t remember where . Come on. Now its2024 It was 1979 I was just 17 ! School break)

🇬🇧❤️👍

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by Khalima, all the best to you.

hello im Hieu.from VN

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Hieu, thanks for dropping by. Hope you enjoyed Folkstone?

When is this taken?

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jasper, this was filmed in the late Spring.

🙏🙏🙏🇮🇳

@LivingWalks

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for dropping by.

I love the place and the colors, but people look like big consumers, more creators needed

@LivingWalks

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, indeed, it's the problem of our times it seems. All the best to you.

06:44 What just happened here? I want clarification from the followers if they understood anything from the girl’s movement?

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Umm sorry Sager Al Sager, I couldn't see anything odd.

19:26 The building from hell on the left side the folkestone grand burstin hotel if anyone is watching this do not I repeat do not stay a night in hotel it's terrible especially if you was going for a week

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your viewpoint on the hotel truth is key 86!

@truthiskey8625

2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks well the reviews speak for itself

@LivingWalks

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthiskey8625 I'm sure!

@truthiskey8625

2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingWalks yep

Missed out all the homeless,drunks,drug dealers, junkies, unemployed,rubbish littering the streets,no where to park. No shops. Terrible council, disgusting public toilets if u can find one, sea pumped full of human waste,, the list goes on...

@LivingWalks

6 ай бұрын

Ooh err @user-he8bn2tu3o, well I guess we were fortunate not to have experienced that then. Thanks for your view!

@tomfitz-tm6tz

3 ай бұрын

My friends live there...some parts are grim...drug problems...crack...street drinkers...etc...like all sea side towns !!...Brighton is a total shit tip !!!

@tiffanyroseangeles34

29 күн бұрын

@@LivingWalksthat’d be like any small city man . We in our small city in Canada are like that. Not much City Council can do. Ex maybe humans sea were near a lake” but sim.😊