FFTCC Venue
The Leas Cliff Hall
The Leas
Folkestone
CT20 2DZ
01303 228600
Leas Cliff Hall is situated along Folkestone's iconic and beautiful Leas promenade. As one of Kent's leading entertainment venues a wide variety of live theatre, comedy, dance, art and live music takes place throughout the year.
Nearby you will find a range of accommodation to suit all budgets from a comfortable nights rest to a boutique seaside experience like no other. The area has several excellent restaurants nearby covering traditional British fare at it's finest, trendy & tasty gastro-pub through to Mexican, Italian and the many in-between.
The Leas Cliff Hall has played host to some of the best music acts around such as Ozzy Osbourne, Kings of Leon, Status Quo, Stereophonics, The Darkness, McFly, Paloma Faith, Seasick Steve, The Stranglers, Mumford & Sons and many more...
In 1924 it was decided that a large and majestic hall was needed in Folkestone for all entertainments. Work began on the new building in 1925 and was completed in 1927, only twenty-eight months from commencement. A striking tribute to Mr J.S. Dahl, the Norwegian architect.
Prince Henry, later Duke of Gloucester, opened the Leas Cliff Hall on July 13th 1927. The Folkestone Municipal Orchestra, conducted by Captain A. Holland performed the opening concert. The vocalist was Mr. Tom Burke. One thousand delighted people attended and claimed the acoustics of the new hall to be extremely good.
During the Second World War many servicemen and women came to enjoy happy hours in the Hall. Folkestone was a Garrison town with troups at Shorncliffe camp, and the Air Force base at Hawkinge. Most evenings it was standing room only with 1200-1400 admissions each evening. The Hall is believed to have been a marker for enemy aircraft coming across the channel.
Leas Cliff Hall Theatre Access
Leas Cliff Hall is committed to provide access for all. Our staff are on hand to make your visit as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
If you have additional requirements, we will make reasonable adjustments to improve your experience. If you have any queries about your trip to the venue or would like to find out how we can help to improve your visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Wheelchair Access
All levels of the venue are accessible to those with limited mobility. Toilet Facilities most suited to wheelchair users are located on the same level as the Grand Hall.
Limited mobility access will be through the Channel Suite Entrance.
Guide Dogs
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre
Getting Here
Sandgate Road Car Park is the closest car park to the venue and charges £3 for the day (subject to change). Please note the tunnel connecting the car park to the venue will be shut for FFTCC2017.
Details of local car parks can be found at
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