National landscapes (AONB) · South East England
Folkestone Lightbulb
Folkestone Lightbulb — Public artwork (painting) by Michael Craig-Martin.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Folkestone Lightbulb is a place of interest in Kent, South-East England. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area CT20.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Folkestone Lightbulb is a distinctive landmark located in Folkestone, Kent, within the South-East England region. This structure is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Kent Downs, contributing to the area's unique visual identity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0804, 1.1851
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Folkestone
- Postcode
- CT20 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Nearest railway station
- Folkestone Central — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.creativefolkestone.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n8171972747 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Folkestone Lightbulb?
- Folkestone Lightbulb is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT20 1RW), in the parish of Folkestone.
- Is Folkestone Lightbulb a protected site?
- Yes — Folkestone Lightbulb is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Folkestone Lightbulb free to visit?
- Yes, Folkestone Lightbulb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Folkestone Lightbulb?
- The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT20 1RW.