Capel-le-Ferne, whose name derives from the phrase "Chapel in the Ferns", is situated near Folkestone, Kent. Perched on top of the White cliffs of Dover, its foremost attraction is the Battle of Britain Memorial, opened by the Queen Mother in 1993. It is at the site of a gun battery, 400 feet above the Channel, from which 16-inch guns shelled occupied France. There are three footpaths down to the beach. One by the side of the Cliff Top Café, another by the Valiant Sailor pub at the opposite end of the village at the top of Dover Hill, and one from the caravan site opposite the Royal Oak pub. Towards Folkestone, heading for the East Cliff area, there is a road leading down to the Warren which is at the foot of the cliffs. The Warren is a very interesting area for flora and fauna and good for walking. Nearby is Samphire Hoe, an area containing nearly five million cubic metres of chalk marl excavated from the channel tunnel and surrounded on the seaward side by a concrete promenade. It was opened to the public in 1997 and has areas for picnicking and is popular for fishing and walking.
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Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant
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Places to Stay near Capel Le Ferne
Lighthouse (0.48 miles)
The Rob Roy Guest House (1.24 miles)
Harbourside (1.54 miles)
Two beautifully restored Victorian houses on the brow ... More | visit website
Orchard House (1.70 miles)
Edwardian house set in rural location 2 miles from Dover and Folkestone. King-size bed with luxury linens. Double aspect room with 2 large sash windows dressed in white wooden plantation shutters, en-suite wet ... More | visit website
Alkham Valley View (1.72 miles)
Crete Down (1.89 miles)
Our guest house is situated in beautiful countryside on the North Downs Way and close to the Channel Ports and Tunnel. Situated in the heart of the Garden of England, Crete ... More
Grand Burstin Hotel (1.90 miles)
The Grand Burstin is a ... More | visit website
Kentmere Guest House (2.08 miles)
A warm welcome to Kentmere Guest House. Located in the centre of Folkestone, Kentmere offers friendly, comfortable accommodation. Located on the main tourist route and within easy walking distance of Folkestone ... More
Carlton Hotel (2.23 miles)
This sea-facing hotel is situated on The Leas, Folkestone's cliff-top promenade. It has motorway connections to Eurotunnel and the Dover ports.
The Carlton Hotel is also close to Leas Cliff Hall and ... More
Banque Hotel (2.25 miles)
This elegantly appointed Victorian-style hotel is small, select and very comfortable. Our well maintained accommodation is close to the Channel Tunnel, town centre, the Leas, shops and local restaurants.
This long established, non-smoking, centrally located hotel ... More
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