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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.
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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.
Everyday Active have developed 10 walking routes that can be enjoyed from the centre of Kent and Medway’s largest towns. Each route consists of at least one “Active 10”, and – because each one starts from a town centre – is designed to fit around your daily life.
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.
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What's going on in Folkestone & Hythe
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...
Super 1’s Disability Cricket Hubs
A weekly cricket opportunity, for players of all disabilities and levels, ages 12yrs+
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The Big Bike Revival
The Big Bike Revival from Cycling UK aims to make cycling accessible to everyone. There are a number of Big Bike Revival events taking place across Kent in 2023 and everyone is welcome to get involved.
Sunflower Wellbeing Walks in Folkestone
Weekly one hour wellbeing guided walks in Folkestone. Free to attend to unwind for the weekend and to get active. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
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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...
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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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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parkwalk has arrived!
For 18 years parkruns have been taking place all over the world on a Saturday morning, with the idea that you can turn up and run, jog or walk 5km...
Jo Fraser WiseEvent Director Mote Park parkrun and proud parkwalker
Only show me:
Folkestone parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9am. These free 5km timed events welcome all abilities. Bring the whole family including the dog and enjoy a walk, jog or run around the park. If you don't fancy running, then you can always volunteer and help cheer everyone on!