Folkestone Rescue

29/08/2026

TIDE AWARENESS – THIS WEEKEND 🌊
A reminder that our beach is fully tidal, and the tide can come in surprisingly quickly.
⚠️ Please take extra care around the archways and tunnels beneath the promenade. These areas can become cut off by the incoming tide, leaving you trapped with no safe way back.
📅 With high tides of over 7 metres this weekend, please keep tide times in mind before heading onto the beach and always allow plenty of time to return to the promenade safely.
Don’t get caught by the tide, stay aware, stay safe and enjoy our beach responsibly. 🛟

15/08/2026

WILDFIRE RISK – BBQs & OPEN FLAMES PROHIBITED 🔥

A reminder to everyone visiting Sunny Sands this weekend and other open spaces across the Folkestone & Hythe area.

Following the UK Government’s warning that there is currently a VERY HIGH risk of wildfires nationally, Government advice is that BBQs and naked/open flames should not be used in these public spaces.

The ground and vegetation are extremely dry, and a small flame or hot ember can quickly develop into a serious wildfire, putting people, wildlife, property and our emergency services at risk.

If you see a fire, move to a safe location and call 999 immediately.

Please follow the signage and local guidance, and help us keep Sunny Sands and the wider Folkestone & Hythe area safe.

15/08/2026

HIGH TIDE REMINDER – SUNDAY 🌊

Just a reminder for anyone planning to visit Sunny Sands tomorrow.

Tomorrow’s high tide is forecast to reach 7.3m at 14:07. At this height, the entire beach will be covered by the sea and the tunnels beneath the promenade will be submerged.

If you’re visiting tomorrow, please check the tide times and plan your visit around the tide.

If you’re on the beach as the tide approaches, please make sure you move up onto the promenade well before high tide, particularly if you have young children with you.

The water can come in quickly and access from the beach can become limited, so please don’t leave it until the last minute.

Stay safe, check the tide and enjoy Sunny Sands responsibly.

13/08/2026

🌊 HIGH TIDE INFORMATION – THIS WEEKEND 🌊

Over the next 3–4 days, we’re expecting unusually high tides at Sunny Sands.

On Saturday, the tide is forecast to reach around 7.39m at 13:37. Once the tide reaches around 7m or above, the beach can become completely covered, with the tunnels beneath the promenade also becoming submerged.

⚠️ If you’re visiting the beach, please:
• Check the tide times before heading onto the beach.
• Keep an eye on the incoming tide and move up onto the promenade well before high tide.
• Take extra care if you have young children with you.
• Don’t wait until the last moment to leave the beach, as rising water can quickly cut off access to the promenade.

Please stay safe, keep an eye on the tide and enjoy the beach responsibly.

08/08/2026

🌞 WE'RE AT THE LIONS FUN DAY TODAY! 🌊

Our Folkestone Rescue lifeguards are all set up at Radnor Park and we'd love to see you!

Come along, say hello to the team, have a chat and get involved in our fundraising:

🎟️ Adult Tombola – £2 a ticket or 3 for £5
🚤 Children's Hook a Boat – fun for the little ones!
🎁 Lots of prizes to be won!

Every penny raised helps us continue providing our volunteer lifeguard and rescue service along the coast. ❤️

So if you're at the Lions Fun Day today, come and find us, say hi and have a go! We'd love to see you! 💙

06/08/2026

Lions Family Fun Day at Radnor Park.

Come and see the team, Our friendly volunteer lifeguards will be there all day, so pop over, say hello and support your local lifesaving charity.

We have some interesting events for you to get involved in such as

🎟️ Adult Tombola with lots of fantastic prizes to be won! and
🚤 Children's Hook a Boat, a fun game for the little ones with prizes too!

A huge thank you to everyone who has kindly donated prizes for our Adult Tombola. Your generosity has made it possible, and we'll be giving all of our amazing supporters a proper thank you after the event.

Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds to keep Folkestone Rescue operating, providing volunteer lifeguard and rescue services to our community.

We'd love to see you there, come and have some fun while supporting a great local cause!

03/08/2026

🌊 Jellyfish Update 🌊

We've had a number of reports from beachgoers this morning, and our lifeguards have also spotted Moon Jellyfish and Compass Jellyfish along the beach today.

🪼 Moon Jellyfish are generally harmless and fascinating to see, but please avoid touching them, even if they've washed ashore.

🪼 Compass Jellyfish can give a painful sting, so it's best to give them plenty of space and keep children and dogs away from any stranded jellyfish.

Our lifeguards are keeping an eye on the situation, so if you're unsure about anything or think you've spotted one, come and have a chat with us.

Have a fantastic day and stay safe! ☀️🌊

18/07/2026

Looking for something interesting and exciting to do tomorrow? why not visit sunny sands beach and get involved in the yearly Sandcastle Competition 😁

Not Long Now - See You Sunday 19 July ⭐️🏖🍦

Come Build With Us From 10.00hrs🍦🏖⭐️

Judging at 13.00hrs ⭐️🏖🍦

Don't Forget The Raffle 🍦🏖⭐️

⭐️🏖🍦

28/06/2026

🇬🇧 Armed Forces Day 2026 – A Busy Day for Our Volunteers

What an incredible day! With thousands of visitors enjoying Folkestone's Armed Forces Day celebrations, our volunteer lifeguards and rescue boat crew were kept busy from start to finish.

Throughout the day our team:
🌊 Completed 5 water rescues
🚑 Responded to 2 medical emergencies
🚤 Kept our rescue boat on the water, maintaining the marine exclusion zone to help ensure the air displays could take place safely for everyone watching from the shoreline.

While many were enjoying the spectacular aircraft overhead, our volunteers were working tirelessly in the background to keep people safe both on the beach and on the water.

We couldn't be prouder of every single member of the team. Their professionalism, teamwork and dedication throughout a long, demanding day was outstanding. As always, they gave up their own time to protect others, and they did an incredible job.

A huge thank you as well to everyone who supported us throughout the day and to all of the agencies and event organisers we worked alongside. It was a fantastic example of partnership working to deliver a safe and enjoyable event for the community.

Well done, team – you've done Folkestone Rescue proud. 💙

26/06/2026

🇬🇧 We're looking forward to supporting Armed Forces Day this Saturday by providing safety boat cover along the Folkestone coastline.

If you're looking for a great free family day out, head down to The Leas and enjoy a fantastic programme of entertainment while joining the community in celebrating our Armed Forces, veterans and cadets. We hope to see you there! ☀️