A row of parked HGVs, including white and red lorries, lined up in the designated truck parking area outside Folkestone Services. The foreground features a prominent white lorry with a blue trailer. In the background, the main services building is visible with large glass panels and a row of exterior laundry facilities labelled "Washing". The setting sun casts a warm light across the forecourt, suggesting early evening or late afternoon.

Truck drivers

Designed for the people who keep the country moving

Life on the road isn’t easy, which is why Folkestone Services is built to give truckers what they need – a safe, welcoming place to stop and recharge.

Why stop here?

Secure parking

24/7 monitored truck parking for up to 250 vehicles, including refrigerated parking.

A row of parked HGVs, including white and red lorries, lined up in the designated truck parking area outside Folkestone Services. The foreground features a prominent white lorry with a blue trailer. In the background, the main services building is visible with large glass panels. The setting sun casts a warm light across the forecourt, suggesting early evening or late afternoon.

Showers & restrooms

Dedicated, high-quality driver’s facilities so you can feel your best.

A bright, clean entrance to the “Shower Station” at Folkestone Services. The signage displays the words “SHOWERS A, B, C + D” with blue icons of a person under a shower and a large showerhead with water droplets. To the left, a touchscreen panel allows users to enter their receipt number for entry. The modern and user-friendly design indicates accessible, dedicated shower facilities for travellers.

Hot food, anytime

Late-night snacks or hearty meals whenever you need them.

A close-up view of a steaming hot food counter displaying a large tray of freshly cooked stir-fried noodles garnished with sliced vegetables. Surrounding trays contain various savoury dishes in rich sauces, all kept hot behind a glass barrier. Serving utensils rest in each tray, ready for portioning. The vibrant colours and sheen of the food suggest freshness and flavour, appealing to hungry travellers looking for a hearty meal.

Lounge area & gym

Exclusive lounge with a TV, a gym, and showers to relax and revive.

A modern and peaceful rest area featuring long wooden tables with black chairs, bar-style seating with power outlets, and soft lighting from hanging pendant lamps. Greenery lines the walls, and a vibrant artwork of a sea turtle adds colour. Designed to offer truck drivers a quiet, comfortable place to relax or catch up on work.

Gaming

24-hour casino and gaming lounge

A man in a light blue hoodie stands at a row of brightly lit slot machines inside a gaming lounge. The machines glow with vivid neon colours: pink, blue, green, and purple, reflecting vibrant colours across the screens. He smiles with focus as he plays, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere highlighting the entertainment options available to adults at Folkestone Services.

Free Wi-Fi

In the lorry park and in the services to stay connected while on the go.

Close-up of a person seated on a black-framed chair, holding a grey iPad with both hands. The individual, dressed in a black sweatshirt and blue jeans, is focused on the device, suggesting they’re taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi facilities available at Folkestone Services. The image captures a quiet moment of digital connectivity during a travel break.

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Additional amenities

Free cashpoint

A person in a light blue hoodie uses a blue ATM, with a green cashpoint offering free withdrawals positioned beside it. Prominent currency symbols for pounds and euros are painted on the green wall behind, and a defibrillator box is mounted to the left. The scene highlights the availability of both domestic and international cash services at Folkestone Services.

Quick laundry facilities

A man loads laundry into a large commercial washing machine at Folkestone Services. He holds a blue backpack in one hand while placing a blue-checked item into the drum with the other. The signage above reads “Large Volume Wash”. Bright icons and instructions are visible on the machine, creating a clean, practical, and convenient impression for long-distance travellers.

Customs clearance

A customs officer smiles as he returns documents to a man standing at a service window. The man, holding a green folder, faces the officer under a sign that reads “Zoll – Douane,” indicating customs in German and French. The interaction occurs in a modern, well-lit area with a green and wood-panelled interior.

Automated number plate recognition

2-24-hour parking £29 or €37

£6 food voucher available

Dedicated driver's showers

24-hour fuel

Security barriers, lighting & CCTV cameras

24-hour security guards on site

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A smiling Subway employee in a green uniform hands a wrapped sandwich to a customer at the counter. A promotional display for freshly baked cookies is visible on the left, and digital menu screens are mounted overhead. The interaction captures a friendly and welcoming moment of food service inside Folkestone Services.

Plan your stop

Nestled conveniently near key travel routes and open 24/7 for food, fuel, and facilities.

Folkestone, GB

11:43 pm, 18th April 2025

13°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 72 %

Pressure: 1008 mb

Wind: 11 mph

Wind Gust: 11 mph

Clouds: 100%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 5:53 am

Sunset: 7:55 pm

Find us at:

Folkestone Services
Junction 11
M20
Hythe
Kent
CT21 4BL

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