Making everyday active in Folkestone & Hythe

Hi, I’m Marketa and I’m the Everyday Active Champion for Folkestone & Hythe. I have a real passion for this community and I want to encourage people to become more active. Here are some of the great activities happening in and around the local area. If you would like to talk about getting more active around Folkestone & Hythe, please reach out to me.

Reach out to Marketa

Starting SOON! FREE Moving Well workshops in Folkestone this autumn. These welcoming, joyful sessions are for anyone aged 50+, no matter your experience, shape, or ability. Each week, you’ll loosen up, connect with others, and create a short group choreography based on your own stories and movements. When: Wednesdays, 3 September – 10 December (no session on 29 October) Time: 10.30am–12pm Venue: The Community Room, Wood Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 6HS

Moving Well at Folkestone

Welcoming, joyful Moving Well sessions in Folkestone for anyone aged 50+.

Walking with Markie is a chilled and nice break from the usual routine! Unwind before the weekend during 60mins walk with Markie (the guide and founder of Moving with Markie). Explore the benefits of being outdoors and with a nice bunch of people of all fitness levels and ages.

Friday Walks in Folkestone

FREE to attend, weekly, one-hour guided trail for the local community.

What's going on in Folkestone & Hythe

Activities

Lydd Bell Ringers

Try bell ringing for physical and mental wellbeing and a great social experience!

Super 1’s Disability Cricket Hub – Folkestone

A weekly cricket opportunity, for players of all disabilities and levels, ages 12-25.

Moving Well at Folkestone

Welcoming, joyful Moving Well sessions in Folkestone for anyone aged 50+.

Wilder Wellbeing Programmes

Six-week Wilder Wellbeing programmes across Kent.

Over 50s Womens Walking Tennis

Women's 50+ Walking Tennis sessions for all levels of fitness and ability, a fun, safe and inclusive way to stay active.

Elham Valley Walkers

Regular local walks throughout the year within the beautiful Elham Valley.

Folkestone Walk & Talk

Get active, get outdoors and meet new people with these walk and talk sessions.

Folkestone Junior Park Run

Free, fun and friendly Junior parkrun at Radnor Park.

Thrive By The Sea CIC

Thrive By The Sea CIC provides women and girls in Kent with support and education for their health and wellbeing

Get Active with Shepway and District U3A

Join Shepway & Distrcit U3A for a vast range of groups and activities.

Friday Walks in Folkestone

FREE to attend, weekly, one-hour guided trail for the local community.

Folkestone Walking Group

ROAR walking group, for people whose lives have been affected by addiction.

Zumba & Zumba Gold

Zumba and Zumba Gold classes around East Kent.

Hawkinge Community Centre

Visit Hawkinge Community Centre, facility for the whole community.

play_folke

A Folkestone based, community focused, fitness inspired space where adults can ditch the gym grind and rediscover the simple joy of movement.

Hub On the Beach

A range of fantastic activities at Hub On the Beach.

Move It Or Lose It (Hythe)

A new Move It Or Lose It class starting in Hythe.

Activities

Age UK South Kent Coast

A huge range of fun and friendly activities for all abilities.

Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford

Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities. All three centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and...

One You Kent

‘Healthy changes start with little changes’ – that’s the message from the Better Health campaign, which is being supported by One You Kent services to help people to lose weight...

Activities

Every Body Moves

A fresh campaign to connect disabled people with more opportunities to get active than ever before.

The Big Bike Revival

The Big Bike Revival from Cycling UK aims to make cycling accessible to everyone. There are regular Big Bike Revival events taking place across Kent and everyone is welcome to get involved.

Getting active and staying safe

Are you thinking about getting active or looking for a new activity to add to your daily or weekly routine? How do you make sure a club or activity provider...

Benefits of…walking

The benefits of walking are almost endless, and whether you used to walk regularly, have no experience of walking for exercise, or even if you're living with mobility issues, walking can provide real benefits for your health and welbeing.

Read article about "Benefits of…walking"Save this item - "Benefits of…walking"

Active 10 Walking Routes – Folkestone

Folkestone is a lovely seaside town, with its beaches and harbour, and town centre with pedestrianised shopping streets. The seafront provides plenty of opportunities for a walk.

Stile free walking trails

Stile free walking trails are suitable for a wide range of users including those in mobility scooters and families with younger children or for those who prefer flatter surfaces with...

Active 50 – Folkestone & Hythe

Active 50 is Shepway Sports Trust’s sports and physical activity programme for people aged 50 years and over whom reside in Shepway. There are different sports activities on offer every...

Parkinson’s Boxing (Folkestone)

A new non-contact boxing class for people affected by Parkinson’s (partners, carers welcome) starting Friday 5 May 2023. No experience required! When: Every Friday, 1pm – 2pm Where: TKO boxing...

Family walks in Kent

Our friends at Explore Kent have put together their top walks around the county to enjoy as a family. Give one a try - you might just create a new family favourite activity!

Family bike rides in Kent

Across the county there are all sorts of brilliant places to go, activities to try and events to enjoy, and getting active as a family is a great way to...

Mental Health Swims

Join Mental Health Swims for a chat on the beach, a toe-dip, a paddle or a swim in the shallows. The Groups are firmly focused on dips, not distance and community, not competition.

My Open Water Swimming Journey

My open water swimming journey began in June 2020: with a too tight wetsuit (it must have shrunk in lockdown!) in a managed lake with a friend. I’d tried swimming...

Caroline DrakeOpen Water Swimmer

Read article about "My Open Water Swimming Journey"Save this item - "My Open Water Swimming Journey"

Walking Cricket

Walking Cricket is a slower-paced format of the game, ideal for the over-50’s. It has has been developing across the UK over the last 10 years, with the aim to...

Explore more with Quiz Trail

Whether you're a solo adventurer, a family or a group of friends or colleagues, Quiz Trails are a fun and affordable activity for everyone. Let the adventure begin with a Quiz Trail.

Blog

Get fit for free – parkrun

Have you made a promise to yourself be more active? Lots of us join a gym and plan to get fit, but after a few months we lose interest. There...

Read article about "Get fit for free – parkrun"Save this item - "Get fit for free – parkrun"

parkrun

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed community events that are open to everyone. There are 24 parkruns and 13 junior parkruns across Kent & Medway.