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The Leas, Folkestone — Victorian clifftop promenade above the English Channel
© Ian S / Geograph / CC BY-SA 2.0

Capel-le-Ferne

Clifftop village with the Battle of Britain Memorial, White Cliffs views, and walking routes above the Channel.

Capel-le-Ferne is a clifftop village between Folkestone and Dover, situated on the White Cliffs above the English Channel. The village is home to the National Memorial to the Few — the Battle of Britain memorial — one of the most significant war memorials in Britain.

The village sits on the top of the chalk cliffs with outstanding views across the Channel to France. It is a popular walking destination, particularly on the Saxon Shore Way and North Downs Way national walking routes.

Capel-le-Ferne is a quiet village community with a local pub, primary school, and community hall. It is within the Folkestone & Hythe District Council area.