Exhibition

The Folkestone Elephant

12 July - 18 October 2025
10AM-4PM
Free to all

Through artefacts, folk costumes, film, and Augmented Reality magick, discover the legendary Folkestone Elephant!

Folkestone Landmarks and Monuments Society (FLAMS) present an interactive exhibition of their archival objects relating to the town’s first chalk hill figure, the legendary Folkestone Elephant. Revealing ancient artefacts, folk costumes, rare archive film, and Augmented Reality magick.

Local artists Craig Gell and Astrid Goldsmith will be running Folkestone Elephant-themed family workshops to coincide with the exhibition.

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Address

Folkestone Museum

Folkestone Museum, Town Hall, 2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DY
01303 257946

Free to all

Opening times

Tuesday - Saturday
10AM to 4PM (last entry 3:30)

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