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The Leas Lift

Lower Sandgate Road, CT20 1PR, England
Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Folkestone
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A community interest company has taken over the running of this 125 year old lift which should be maintained and operated irrespective of cost or politics. Visitors can marvel at it's operation and buy souvenirs at the lower station. Beer festival have been successfully staged in and around the lower station and a beer was brewed especially for the occasion.... More

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A slightly scary treat not to be missed! An excellant piece of engineering which has been restored to its hay day. Great, friendly and informative staff. Ideally take the lift from the Leas to the seafront, at the bottom turn right, walk through the lower Sandgate park to the Coastal Park, make a drink in the Mermaid Cafe before returning... More

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Bob has put so much work into making these lifts the way the used to be and keeping them running nicely and keeping Folkestone's History alive!

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Wonderfull Victorian engineering- fabulous just a very nice trip down the side of the cliff.

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I used to use this when my children were young, they enjoyed being able to see the beach get smaller as we went up the cliff. I used it as a reward for shopping trips!

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Folkestone, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

A novel ( and quick ) way to get from the beach up to the town at the lovely Leas

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Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

A piece of Victorian history, it is a great way to get to the the beach as our ancestors did and marvel at how the lifts work.The view is great too.

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kent
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

great value for money great views will def go on it again

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

excellent easy way to the town centre on this great victorian railway

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Kent, UK
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

An experience not to miss, especially with young children. Make sure to find out how it works.

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