Folkestone continues to attract national attention for its regeneration. Recent articles in The Telegraph and The Guardian have spotlighted the town’s evolving identity, from new housing schemes to the thriving cultural scene centred around the Harbour Arm.
Earlier this year, Folkestone and Hythe District Council announced major town centre improvements designed to deliver a brighter future for residents, businesses, and visitors (Link: One step closer to a brighter future for Folkestone | Folkestone & Hythe District Council)
At Cyril Orchard Group, we are proud to have played a part in this journey for over 50 years. Since our founding in 1973, our team has worked on a wide range of projects in Folkestone, helping to restore, adapt, and strengthen the town’s built environment.
Our Work with the Creative Foundation
One of our most significant contributions has been our collaboration with the Creative Foundation (now Creative Folkestone). Over the years, we have refurbished more than 20 residential and commercial properties for them across the town centre.
These projects:
- Revived historic facades while retaining their architectural character
- Created vibrant, usable spaces for artists, small businesses, and local organisations
- Helped build the foundation for Folkestone’s now celebrated Creative Quarter
Wider Contribution Since 1973
Our involvement in Folkestone has gone beyond individual properties. Since our establishment, we have worked on a diverse range of projects that reflect the town’s evolving needs including residential, commercial, cultural, and public sector.
Each has contributed in its own way to maintaining Folkestone’s momentum as a thriving place to live, work, and visit.
Building on the Legacy
The recent announcements about large scale regeneration projects such as the Shoreline development and new town centre improvements show how investment in the built environment continues to shape Folkestone’s future.
For us, it is rewarding to see how these headline grabbing schemes build on decades of steady work carried out by many different partners. The careful refurbishment of properties, the creation of community focused spaces, and the patient transformation of the town centre have all been essential stepping stones.
As a firm of Chartered Quantity and Building Surveyors with offices in Folkestone and Shropshire, Cyril Orchard Group remains committed to supporting Folkestone’s next chapter. Whether through technical advice, cost planning, or project management, our focus is the same as it has been since 1973: helping clients deliver projects that are practical, sustainable, and add long term value to the community.
If you would like to know more about our past and current projects in Folkestone, or discuss how we can support your upcoming works, please contact us at:
📧 folkestone@cyrilorchard.co.uk
📞 01303 851000
Links:
One step closer to a brighter future for Folkestone | Folkestone & Hythe District Council