New Folkestone Sports Centre by Guy Hollaway Architects

New Folkestone Sports Centre
New Folkestone Sports Centre
Image © Guy Hollaway Architects

The new centre for urban sports, planned to be built in Dover Road in Folkestone, situated by the railway arch in Foord Road, Folkestone.

New Folkestone Sports Centre
Image © Guy Hollaway Architects

The proposal will be the world’s first multi-storey skate facility of its kind, and will add to the ever expanding skate and BMX scene in Folkestone, allowing it to act as an attraction for people to visit and enjoy.

New Folkestone Sports Centre
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The sports park will accommodate a variety of popular urban sports including but not limited to skateboarding, BMX-ing, rollerblading and scootering, whilst also attracting trials riders and climbing enthusiasts.

New Folkestone Sports Centre
Image © Guy Hollaway Architects

It also offers a potential new home for the Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club. The ambition is to focus on the youth of the Shepway District and attract a national and international following.

New Folkestone Sports Centre
Image © Guy Hollaway Architects

This consultation provides an opportunity for local people and future users to see current plans, as drawn up by Guy Hollaway Architects, and to express views about the proposals.

New Folkestone Sports Centre
Image © Guy Hollaway Architects

The objective is to provide a major new indoor activity centre that will be the finest of its kind, whilst offering access to young people who live locally at heavily subsidised rates. Source by Guy Hollaway Architects.

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