Folkestone

Business Support Programmes

Folkestone and Hythe District Council offers free business briefings in partnership with Pro-actions. Businesses in Folkestone and Hythe can benefit from free half-day seminars delivered by experienced business coaches on topics including Marketing Business Planning Raising Finance Growing Your Business Increasing Profitability ...

Start Up

Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and North Downs works for start-ups and has lots to offer new businesses. We are a haven for entrepreneurs and home to an energetic business community that is supportive and enterprising.

Ambition for Growth

Skilled Workforce

Education driving business We have three universities nearby – the University of Kent,  Canterbury Christ Church University at Canterbury, and the University of Greenwich at Medway, and all are attracting a growing student population. This is creating a strong knowledge-driven graduate base which offers employers excellent recruitment potential, as well as opportunities for...

Sector Strengths

There is a vibrant, dynamic business landscape that champions several key sectors, making the most of home-grown skills. Plus there’s ready access to apprenticeship schemes that nurture young talent. With London less than an hour away yet commercial property costing 77% less than in the capital, the area has an...

Vibrant Business Community

Folkestone and Hythe Business Advisory Board The Folkestone and Hythe Business Advisory Board (SBAB) is a business-led forum established in 2013 to provide the business community with a voice and act as a ‘sounding board’ for local and national policies that aim to encourage economic growth in Folkestone and Hythe. At each...

Property

Commercial property prices are up to 60% lower than in London. Find space via the property search and see some of our key employment sites on the map below. ...

Why Here

Folkestone

This growing town offers a high-quality urban lifestyle. Did you know that Folkestone averages almost 2,000 hours of sunshine a year making it one of the sunniest places in the UK? It has excellent connectivity to London and the Continent thanks to two High Speed 1 railway stations, good access...

Our Area

With its gateway location between the UK and Europe, and a diverse cultural scene that has won international acclaim, it’s no surprise the area has attracted major investment. Folkestone Folkestone offers a well-established opportunity for businesses to start-up or grow and recruit locally. With a supply of graduates from the county’s three universities...