The Victorian funicular lift originally opened in 1885 to connect Folkestone town to the seafront below the cliff. Powered by water and gravity, it is one of only eight lifts of its kind in the ...

The Victorian funicular lift originally opened in 1885 to connect Folkestone town to the seafront below the cliff. Powered by water and gravity, it is one of only eight lifts of its kind in the ...

A Victorian funicular is to reopen after a fundraising target for its restoration was reached. The Leas Lift in Folkestone will be relaunched in 2025 after £4.8m from the National Lottery ...

Work has begun to prepare a Victorian funicular for renovation. Hording has been erected around the former ticket office and cafe around the Leas Lift in Folkestone. The carriages will be lifted ...

The funicular lift is still open today and offers incredible views of Saltburn's breathtaking coastline. Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear also makes the Airbnb hotlist of underrated seaside towns.

The funicular lift connects the town to its seafront and has been in place for 138 years. However, issues with its braking system forced it to close its doors in 2017.

A historic funicular lift has been given planning permission for a renovation that residents hope will lead to its reopening. Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity applied for the 138-year-old ...