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About The Quarterhouse - Folkestone
Located in the Creative Folkestone quarter, The Quarterhouse is a versatile performing arts venue known for embodying Folkestone’s creative spirit. With configurable spaces for theatre, cabaret, and open-floor formats, it hosts a range of events from the Folkestone Book Festival to live music showcases and cinema screenings. Whether you’re planning a night of theatre, a concert, or a festival-style event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.
Address: Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1BN. The Quarterhouse is part of Creative Folkestone, a hub for contemporary arts that shaped Folkestone’s cultural scene. Read on for seating layouts, parking options, transit tips, and nearby hotels and dining to make your visit straightforward and enjoyable.
Practical tips to plan your visit: The venue supports flexible configurations, so exact seating may vary by show. Parking is convenient with on-site spaces for up to 45, and additional nearby car parks at Tram Road, Payers Park, and Harbour car park. For rail travelers, Folkestone Central is the nearby station, with easy walk or short transit links to the Creative Quarter. The Quarterhouse frequently hosts the Folkestone Book Festival, The Quarter Sessions music series, and National Theatre/Royal Opera House live screenings, making it a key cultural stop in the region. For accommodations, consider nearby hotels such as The Clifton Hotel, The London & Paris Hotel, and The View Hotel Folkestone, among others recommended by Creative Folkestone. We’ll help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
If you’re browsing for more information on events, artist bios, or partnerships, you can follow official channels for The Quarterhouse and Creative Folkestone for updates and tickets. Links to performers’ official sites and social profiles are provided in event listings to help you verify details and plan ahead.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1BN.
- Venue type: Performing arts venue / contemporary arts centre run by Creative Folkestone.
- Capacity: Auditorium up to 250 seated and up to 490 standing (configurable); some sources list 220 seats with 490 standing. Typical configurations cited include 250 seated / 450–490 standing.
- Seating chart: Publicly published seat maps are not routinely available; the space is configured to theatre, cabaret, and open-floor layouts depending on event.
- Parking: On-site parking for up to 45 spaces; additional nearby car parks include Tram Road, Payers Park, and the Harbour car park.
- Transit: Train access via nearby Folkestone Central; easily reached from London via Southeastern services; local transit to the Creative Quarter is walkable from the harbour area.
- Nearby hotels: The Clifton Hotel, The London & Paris Hotel, The View Hotel Folkestone, among others listed by Creative Folkestone.
- Notable events hosted: Folkestone Book Festival (annual), The Quarter Sessions music showcases, and National Theatre/Royal Opera House live screenings (per Find Me A Conference and festival pages).
- Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; Quarterhouse remains active as part of Creative Folkestone.