Capel‑le‑Ferne is a small village on the White Cliffs of Dover near Folkestone in Kent, England.
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Capel‑le‑Ferne is a village in Kent, England, situated on the White Cliffs of Dover near Folkestone. The name derives from a medieval French term meaning "chapel in the ferns". According to the 2011 census, the village had a population of 1,884, reflecting a small, close‑knit community. Perched on top of the White Cliffs, Capel‑le‑Ferne offers a distinctive coastal setting within the South East of England. Its location within the CT 18 postal district places it in proximity to the larger town of Folkestone while retaining a more rural atmosphere. The village’s identity is closely tied to its cliffside position, providing residents with scenic views and a sense of historical continuity linked to the region’s maritime heritage.