Capel-le-Ferne
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Capel-le-Ferne | |
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District | Dover |
Shire county | Kent |
Region | South East |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Dover |
Postcode district | CT18 |
Dial code | 01303 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | Dover |
European Parliament | South East England |
List of places: UK • England • Kent |
Capel-le-Ferne (Population 2140), 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 and dedicated to those who fought and lost their lives over the channel during World War II.
[edit] Attractions
- The "Cliff-Top Café" - Panoramic views of the coastline, traditional coastal foods and friendly local service.
- The Warren - A walk through the landscape of the cliff-face leading down to the sea.
- Farmers' Market - selling of local produce and crafts.
- The Lighthouse Restaurant - pub meals and beverages with a nautical theme, unfortunately not in a lighthouse.
- The Valiant Sailor - pub meals and main restaurant,recently revamped, located Folkestone end of Capel.
[edit] External links
- [http://www.capelleferne.info Official Capel-le-Ferne Website!
- Photos of the ancient St Mary's church in Capel-Le-Ferne
- The British Survey's Page on Capel-Le-Ferne
- Walking and cycling in Kent incl. Capel-Le-Ferne
- Map sources for Capel-le-Ferne
Dover District in Kent, South East England: |
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Alkham • Ash • Ashley • Aylesham • Barfrestone • Buckland • Capel-le-Ferne • Coldred • Coombe • Deal • Denton • Drellingore • East Langdon • Eastry • East Studdal • Elvington • Eythorne • Finglesham • Goodnestone • Great Mongeham • Little Mongeham • Guston • Hacklinge • Ham • Hougham without • Kearsney • Kingsdown • Langdon • Lydden • Marley • Martin • Martin Mill • Maxton • Nonington • Northbourne • Preston • Richborough • Ringwould • Ringwould with Kingsdown • Ripple • River • Sandwich • Shepherdswell • Sholden • Snowdown • St Margaret-at-Cliffe • Staple • Stourmouth • Sutton by Dover • Temple Ewell • Tilmanstone • Walmer • West Langdon • West Studdal • Whitfield• Wingham • Woodnesborough • Wootton • Worth |
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