Black Horse Farm

Within a 5 mile radius is the Folkestone Downs, Creteway Down and Folkestone Warren which are important areas for natural wildlife and offer fantastic views. These are located in between the Regional Cycle Route ‘17’ the National Cycle Route ‘2’ (The Chalk and Channel Way). View the Sustrans route map.

For a coastal route, head to Margate for the Viking Coastal Trail that runs south to the sandy, cliff-lined shores of Pegwell Bay.

Next to our local pub is Reinden Wood with a circular trail that’s ideal for walking and running, and carpeted with bluebells in May. Continue south 2 miles towards the Folkestone Downs and if you want to head out across the open hills.

The white cliffs and rugged coastal pathways are the best for walking and fossil hunting. Enjoy vast, panoramic views from East Cliff and Warren Country Park or continue west to The Leas for pretty coastal walks.

In the warmer months head to Sandgate Beach, a Seaside Award winner, and indulge in a spot of sunbathing, hire a beach hut, devour some tasty fish and chips or take part in activities like kayaking and sailing.

Have a go at climbing high with Go Ape at Leeds Castle, a treetop adventure playground that’s less than 45 minutes away by car. Nearer to us is Go Ballistic paintball grounds as well as Folkestone Sports Centre that offers dry slope skiing and ‘footgolf’ - if the rain spoils your fun, the centre also has a pool, gym and wellness centre to relax in.

Head to Folkestone and stroll down the old Harbour Arm, which in the First World War had over ten million people pass through it. Since 2010, it’s been brought back to life as a promenade and summer dining destination with street food stalls and live music. Savour the view back to the town and the cliffs, whilst you dine.

In central Folkestone is the Creative Quarter, home to galleries and performance spaces as well as shops, cafes and restaurants. The Quarterhouse is a venue that has live music, film screenings, plays and comedy.

About 100m from the front gate is a conveniently located local pub, the Black Horse Inn, with an open fire and a friendly welcome. From our gate, turn left to Folkestone Garden Centre which serves tasty cooked breakfasts.

In Folkestone, there are a number of cafes, pubs and restaurants. Try out Anna’s Tea Room and Gin House serving fresh, artisan lunches and decadent cream teas. Into the evening, you might want to visit The Chambers - a fabulous Mexican pub/café that holds regular live music nights.

Explore Dover Castle with its secret tunnels and breezy towers, bring a picnic and let the kids play in the open spaces.

Approximately 20 minutes from the site, you’ll find Port Lympne Wildlife Park. Jump on-board a safari truck and see how many magnificent animals you can spot. You can also discover a forest that time forgot, with the UK’s largest outdoor dinosaur exhibition, Dinosaur Forest.

Sunny Sands Beach is less than five miles from us and has golden sand and cafes, pubs and toilets along the promenade – perfect for family trips to the seaside. Close by you’ll find the Folkestone Mermaid, a life-sized bronze sculpture sat on top of rocks, the equivalent to the famous Copenhagen Mermaid.