Folkestone harbour was developed in the early 19th century to defend against a French invasion. (Image: Getty)
Many dream of escaping the city grind for a more peaceful coastal life while stuck in traffic or on their daily commute. For one content creator, this dream became a reality.
Bethany, a freelance creative and owner of The Creative Comms Company, shared her experience of leaving London behind for a new life in Kent.
She now splits her time between working in London and embracing a slower pace in rural Kent with her fiancé.
Bethany’s goal is to inspire others who are considering making a similar lifestyle change. The content creator speaks highly of her new home, describing it as a “glorious and underrated part of the country.”
She now calls Folkestone home – less than an hour from London.
Once a port town on the English Channel, Folkestone offers an abundance of green spaces and beautiful sea views.
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The town was transformed into a Victorian resort after the arrival of the railway in 1843. (Image: Getty)
Folkestone’s Creative Quarter is also making waves in Bethany’s video.
This quirky district boasts a range of independent businesses and art spaces, with the Old High Street leading to the seaside proving particularly picturesque.
The Folkestone Quarterhouse is a hub for cultural activities, from live music and theatre to dance and comedy, not to mention the well-regarded Folkestone Book Festival.
The town’s scenic harbour also gets a mention.
As Bethany puts it: “You can literally see France from the shore.”
The restored Folkestone Harbour Arm is a lovely promenade, offering not just views of the town’s fishing history, but nearly 70 food and retail outlets.
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Folkestone was a key port of embarkation during both world wars. (Image: Getty)
In response to one commenter asking whether it’s better to take a bus or train from London, Bethany advises: “Definitely train!
“Go from St Pancras to Folkestone Central. Then take the walk to the Creative Quarter and onto the harbour arm, then along the beach to the west end/Sandgate!”
Bethany, like many former Londoners, has fallen in love with her new life by the sea, saying: “I just love the wonderful community, beaches and cafes, and how I can balance a couple of days of work in London every week whilst still living a slower life by the sea and the countryside.”