Mill Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kent Shepway

England

Mill Point

Low tide, Folkestone Harbour The two tiny houses are called Holiday Home, two of six one-third size ‘homes’ identical except in their colourways. They were constructed by sculptor Richard Woods as part of Folkestone&#039;s 2017 Triennial. — Low tide, Folkestone Harbour Credit: pam fray

Mill Point is a prominent headland located in the county of Kent, England. Situated along the picturesque Kentish coastline, it juts out into the English Channel, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The point is named after a nearby windmill that was once used to grind corn.

With its rugged cliffs and rocky terrain, Mill Point is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers looking to explore the region's natural beauty. The headland is characterized by its steep slopes and craggy outcrops, which provide a habitat for a variety of coastal flora and fauna.

The area surrounding Mill Point is known for its rich biodiversity, with several species of seabirds nesting on the cliffs, including gulls, fulmars, and cormorants. In addition, the waters around the point are home to a diverse range of marine life, making it a hotspot for snorkelers and scuba divers.

Visitors to Mill Point can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as coastal walks, birdwatching, and photography. The headland is accessible via a well-maintained footpath that winds its way along the coastline, offering stunning views of the sea and the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Mill Point is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty of the Kentish coast. Its unique geological formations, diverse wildlife, and scenic vistas make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Mill Point Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.07257/1.1684486 or Grid Reference TR2235. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Low tide, Folkestone Harbour

The two tiny houses are called Holiday Home, two of six one-third size ‘homes’ identical except in their colourways. They were constructed by sculptor Richard Woods as part of Folkestone's 2017 Triennial.

pam fray

Sunny Sands, Folkestone

Families enjoy the sandy beach at low tide, watched over by the Folkestone Mermaid. For the Folkestone Triennial in 2011, Cornelia Parker created a Folkestone version of Copenhagen's 'Little Mermaid'. It is a permanent work for the town. In the distance is East Cliff and Copt Point.

pam fray

Low tide, Folkestone Harbour

People taking advantage of the exposed stretch of sand. In the background is the Grand Burstin Hotel on Marine Parade.

pam fray

The bandstand at Folkestone

One of the things that was most missed over the last two years was live music. This was the Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band playing on the bandstand at Folkestone on a Sunday afternoon in August. Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas but a bandstand was missing. However, it took over 40 years to agree the funding for building a bandstand. Many people objected to the idea complaining that it would ruin the views of the sea. The Borough Council eventually decided to levy a one penny rate which also caused much anger as working class residents were barred from The Leas and would never be able to enjoy what they had helped pay for. Despite the complaints, building started in 1894, with the cast iron structure being made at the Elmbank Foundry in Glasgow. It opened in 1895. By 2006 the bandstand had deteriorated substantially but with funding from Shepway District Council and Kent County Council, it has now been totally rebuilt.

Marathon

The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone

and Link

Marathon

The Metropole and Grand Hotels on The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. The Grand Hotel seen here on the right was built between 1899 and 1903 while the Metropole was built between 1895 and 1897. The two hotels spent much of their time trying to outdo each other and rivalry between the two became intense. The Metropole closed in 1959 and is now apartments - see also Link The Grand, although it has many private apartments it is still a hotel and restaurant. See Link

and Link

Marathon

The Metropole on The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid-19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. The Metropole was built between 1895 and 1897. It closed in 1959 and is now apartments. Its great rival, The Grand Hotel, is immediately to the east and was built between 1899 and 1903. Although it has many private apartments, it is still a hotel and restaurant. See Link Also see Link

Marathon

On The Leas at Folkestone

Marathon

On The Leas at Folkestone

Marathon

House on The Leas, Folkestone

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens There is still much of the air of a fashionable resort when on The Leas. This fine house, next to The Leas, is just east of The Grand Hotel and before Clifton Crescent is reached. See also Link

Marathon

The View Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone

Marathon

The View Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone

Marathon

Looking along The Leas

Folkestone had been a resort for the wealthy since Victorian times with large villas and hotels being built to take advantage of the magnificent sea views. People promenaded and took the sea air on The Leas, which was the most impressive and wealthy part of Folkestone. The Leas was designed in the mid 19th century by Decimus Burton, who also worked on buildings and gardens at London Zoo and Kew Gardens. For a close up of the information board here see Link There is still much of the air of a fashionable resort when on The Leas. This is the view from the far western end. See also Link

Marathon

View from The Leas

Marathon

Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue

The hospital opened on Rendezvous Street in Folkestone as the Folkestone Dispensary in 1846.The name was expanded to Folkestone Dispensary and Infirmary and it relocated to a site on Dover Road in Folkestone in 1863. The current general hospital buildings were constructed on Radnor Park Avenue, and opened in 1890, when the name was again changed, this time to the Victoria Hospital. The prefix Royal was added in 1910. In the 1970s, services were scaled down, with the focusing of regional hospital care in East Kent on the town of Ashford, Kent. In 1973 maternity services were moved to Ashford's Willesborough Hospital. In 1979 the new William Harvey Hospital opened in Ashford (ironically, named after Folkestone's William Harvey), and many other services were transferred here over the following years. The accident and emergency department at Royal Victoria Hospital was closed at that time, leaving it with a minor injuries service Link

Planning permission has been approved by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number Y19/0424/FH for the “demolition of former Royal Victoria Hospital outbuildings, together with the demolition of side and rear extensions to main Royal Victoria Hospital building”. This view of the TR2236 : Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue was taken in November 2019. As there is security fencing to the right of the main entrance, it appears that the work is still ongoing.

John Baker

Royal Victoria Hospital site, Radnor Park Road

Planning permission has been approved, with conditions, by Folkestone and Hythe District Council under application number 20/0532/FH for “residential development at Royal Victoria Hospital site consisting of 19, 4 & 5 bed houses and 19, 1 & 2 bed apartments including associated external works”. This view of the TR2236 : Royal Victoria Hospital, Radnor Park Avenue shows the right hand side of the building, before it was demolished, and where the development is taking place.

John Baker

Folkestoneâs former gasworks, Ship Street

Home to Folkestone Triennial 2021 to display a sculptural installation by the artist Jacqueline Donachie entitled Beautiful Sunday. The notice affixed to the fence, is identified as The Plot C7 and bears the following information, “The production of gas at the Ship Street Gasworks ceased in 1959 but the social club for workers and local residents remained active on the derelict site for many years after. This story inspired the artist to make a sculpture to ‘celebrate all the dance floors in Folkestone’ past and present, which you will find marked out in the surface of the stage. The accompanying film documents line dance indigenous to Glasgow, the artist’s home town, called the Slosh. Beautiful Sunday is the title of the 1972 hit single by Daniel Boone”.

John Baker

Folkestoneâs former gasworks, Ship Street

Home to Folkestone Triennial 2021 to display a sculptural installation by the artist Jacqueline Donachie entitled Beautiful Sunday. The view of TR2236 : Folkestone’s former gasworks, Ship Street shows a notice affixed to the fence, which mentions all the dance floors in Folkestone past and present. I presume this sculpture represents one of them.

John Baker

Show me another place!

Mill Point is located at Grid Ref: TR2235 (Lat: 51.07257, Lng: 1.1684486)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Shepway

Police Authority: Kent