This development will change Hythe by its sheer scale. When completed it will be about the size of Hythe today. Don't miss the opportunity to find out the latest proposals. Otterpool Park LLP is preparing updated information to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority as part of the planning process. We are holding a Public Exhibition this month to explain the key information that is being updated. Come along and talk to our team - everyone is welcome. Information from th

Operating under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society, Hythe in Bloom has been enhancing the town’s appearance since 2004, providing vibrant seasonal floral displays throughout Hythe. These include the tubs along the High Street and the railing-mounted troughs in Prospect Road, which together help create a colourful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The High Street tubs have now been planted by volunteers and are once again overflowing with flowers. Th

Hythe Civic Society is delighted to announce its success at the 2026 Folkestone & Hythe Excellence in Volunteering Awards, presented on Thursday 4 June at Harbour Church, Folkestone. The awards celebrate the outstanding contribution made by volunteers across the district. Categories included Governance, Youth Volunteers, Volunteer Group, Corporate Volunteers, Individual Volunteer and Environmental. During the ceremony, the achievements of each shortlisted nominee were highlig

The New Folkestone Society has a talk this Saturday. History of Coolinge Lane a talk by Hilary Tolputt following the New Folkestone Society AGM Saturday 30 May - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Local historian Hilary Tolputt takes a stroll down memory lane - and Coolinge Lane - looking at the road's development. Refreshments will be served. For full details, visit the event page. Admi

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Saturday 25 April - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5. Most people know that Quakers are committed to non-violence, that they refuse to swear oaths, and that they played a huge part in Britain’s campaign to end the Atlantic slave trade. But, where did the Quakers come from? What were their origins? And who was George Fox, the man who gave birth to the Quaker movement? Based on her biogra

Please see below flyer about a photo display for one day only.

Saturday 28 February - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Who really built Europe’s Romanesque monuments? In this talk based on her groundbreaking book of the same title, Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles, from Mont Saint-Michel and the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Durham Cathedral and the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela. Diana is a

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) seeks your views on the proposed Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Policy by 2 March 2026. Policy framework for the initiation, implementation and administration of Controlled Parking Zones This consultation seeks views on the proposed Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Policy, which sets out how CPZs are to be initiated, implemented, administered and reviewed across the district. The policy aims to ensure that parking controls are introduce

Some photos of the age-old Wassail ceremony at the Community Orchard , Eaton Lands ,a joint project between the Civic Society and the Hythe Environmental Community Group on Saturday 14th February . The ceremony is aimed at driving away any evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Photos courtesy of James Willmott. Bearing in mind it was the only recent day where we had decent spells of sunshine our hope is this could be a good year.