Key information
Pebble Beach
Toilets
Parking nearby
Cafes/ Restaurants
Designated for Bathing
Water quality: Sufficient (2024)
Dog restrictions (1st May to 30th September)
Mermaid Beach, Folkestone: Quiet Cove Below the Cliffs
Tucked away beneath the cliffs, Mermaid Beach is a hidden pebble cove in Folkestone. Ideal for peaceful escapes, beachcombing, and dramatic seaside photography.
Mermaid Beach is an undiscovered beauty beneath the cliffs close to Sunny Sands Beach and the Folkestone Harbour Arm. It’s a remote pebble beach that provides travellers with a serene and lovely getaway. Its name is derived from its stunning shoreline, which consists of rocks shaped like a mermaid’s tail.
Towering cliffs form a dramatic background for the beach, resulting in a picturesque and Instagram-worthy setting. Mermaid Beach is an excellent place to see animals and the natural beauty of the area because of its remote position and low visitor traffic.
Attractions
The Lower Leas Coastal Park is one of the most visited tourist spots. This award-winning park has one of the largest free adventure playgrounds for children in the UK, as well as beautiful gardens and forest treks. The park’s immaculate amphitheatre hosts performances and events all year long.
Folkestone is gaining recognition as a hub for art and culture because the Folkestone Triennial is an international public art festival that scatters sculptures and other artistic creations throughout the town. Nearby is the Folkestone Museum, which offers details about the local history and culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mermaid Beach a sandy beach?
Mermaid Beach contains shingles. Shingles include pebbles and stones. Sunny Sands Beach is a short walk away and contains sand.
Why is Folkestone famous?
The reason Folkestone is most famous in the UK is probably because it is the entry point to the Channel Tunnel, which links France and England. Folkestone is well known for its breathtaking white chalk cliffs and shoreline. A lovely natural reserve is Folkestone Warren. Much of Folkestone’s military history dates back to the First and Second World Wars. A robust arts culture has made Folkestone famous, especially in the Creative Quarter, a bustling district of town featuring galleries, studios, independent stores, and cafes.
Are dogs allowed on Folkestone beaches?
Dog restrictions are in place between 1st May and 30th September. This may include a ban on dogs from going onto the beach but may be allowed on the promenade with a lead.
How do I hire a beach hut?
Beach huts and chalets in Folkestone and Hythe District are managed by a different organisation. Click here to find out more
Can you swim at Folkestone beaches?
The water was given a Sufficient rating with 1/3 stars in 2024. There may not always be lifeguard services present on the beach. The beach is Designated for Bathing.
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