Above ordinary. Literally.

The Loft is home to secret cinema nights, movement classes, live gigs,
 and a photography studio. Bang in the middle of Folkestone.

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A woman with blonde curly hair, wearing a nose ring and hoop earrings, leaning over and resting her head on a person's shoulder. The woman appears to be in a close and intimate moment.
A young woman with curly blonde hair, wearing hoop earrings and a nose ring, appears to be in distress or unconscious in a close-up shot, with her eyes closed and his head tilted back.
People gathered in a cozy indoor space with string lights, plants, and a vintage rug, sitting on couches and chairs, with a DJ setup and a large umbrella-style light overhead.

We’re an imperfect place for imperfect folks to come together, feel safe to try new things, and actually do so.

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Blurry photo of two women doing push-ups indoors near a window.
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People gathered in an indoor space with warm lighting, sitting on couches and chairs, with a DJ playing music in front of them. Some individuals are using their phones or holding drinks, and there are plants and a patterned rug in the room.
People practicing meditation in a yoga class, sitting cross-legged on mats with eyes closed, in a studio with brick walls and large windows.

9-17 Sandgate Road

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Above Petticoat Emporium

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9-17 Sandgate Road ✶ Above Petticoat Emporium ✶

What we do
Three ways to join us

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Ritual
Movement & Rest

Yoga, pilates, and dancey workouts to feel stronger, release stress, and get moving.

Find your class
Find your class
Two disco ball decorations, a gold balloon, and a bottle of Korbel Prosecco on a tufted, brown, leather-like surface.

Gatherings & Live Music
Events

Gigs, phone-free socials, secret screenings, workshops, and community socials.

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Studio & Workshop Space
Hire The Loft

Big Brooklyn loft vibes, drenched in sunlight. With pro gear and flexible booking options.

About the studio
About the studio

“My go-to space for portraits. The light alone is worth it. Being right in the centre of Folkestone is the cherry on top.”

Jason, Photographer
★★★★★

People in a room, some standing and some sitting, with a person in the foreground recording a video or taking a picture with a camera, showing a woman in a maroon shirt in the background.
Three musicians performing/live music in a dimly lit indoor setting. One is singing and playing guitar, one playing bass guitar, and another playing electric guitar, with musical equipment and microphones visible.

We could tell you we have amazing guest service, and a space bursting at the seams with creativity. But why take our word for it?

The team makes you feel like part of the family. It’s the perfect venue for workshops and circles.


Sarah, Coach & Healer
★★★★★

Lovely new edition to the Folkestone music scene.


Sophia, Music events organiser
★★★★★

The best yoga space in Folkestone


Louisa, Ritual member
★★★★★

“Beautifully put-together creative space. A really easy place to work in, with a great team behind”


Luis, Musician
★★★★★

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The Loft has given me and my collective a space we can finally call our own

Cedric, Musician
★★★★★

Lovely addition to the Folkestone scene.

Sophia, Music events organiser
★★★★★

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People engaged in conversation at an indoor social gathering, with a large window behind them allowing natural light to illuminate the scene.

When all is said and done, the journey is the reward. Here is ours.

  • Two men standing in front of a plain white wall. One man has light skin, red hair, and a beard, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and khaki pants. The other man has a medium skin tone, curly black hair, and facial hair, wearing a green t-shirt and a black denim jacket.

    Where we started

    In the 1940s this building was a "bazaar" called Marks & Spencers. Then it became a Wilkinson and finally a Wilko. Fast-forward to 2025, Cairo and Nathan—it's us who run the space—took over the top floor, once occupied by overflow stock and god knows what. The Loft was born.

  • Spilled popcorn on a black floor near a striped bucket and a person wearing sneakers.

    We ran our first CineBar

    In autumn 2025, we launched the first of our secret cinema pop-up events. And we screened a horror! In hindsight, this was the best possible way to kick off an event where you're effectively in a room in the dark with no idea what's going to happen!

  • An indoor yoga studio with black mats, beige bolsters, wooden blocks, green plants in pots, sun rays streaming in, and an unfinished brick wall with exposed beams.

    Ritual was born

    In winter 2025, we opened Ritual: a proper movement studio at The Loft offering yoga, Pilates, Sculpt, energetic workouts and ecstatic dance. We made it happen because we believe in celebrating movement, and because Kent deserves a studio like it.

  • Person playing the piano

    Officially a music venue

    After months of anticipation, we had the honour of hosting our first Folkestone's Music in May gig. The Loft turned into a music-filled haven for an unforgettable show with a series of stripped-back acoustic sets by some of our favourite local artists.

  • Where we're going

    Where this goes from here, we're still working out. Likely more music, more events, and a more focused Ritual offering. Perhaps the Loft popping up elsewhere locally. Right now we're heads-down keeping the studio ready for whoever walks in next.

How to join to The Loft

1
Pick your thing

Browse classes, events, or studio hire to find what fits

2
Grab your spot

Book online through the calendar (or send us a message first if you're an event organiser)

3
Show up

Unlock a new version of yourself. Yeah, sure… or you could just come and do you. We won’t judge. Actually, we love to see it!

How to find us

  • A brick entrance gate with a yellow sign that reads 'Loft' on the left and a parking sign for permit holders on the right, leading to a paved lot surrounded by brick and concrete buildings under a cloudy sky.

    Via Loading Bay on West Cliff Gardens

    Enter here before 10am or after 5pm.
    If you’re driving, the onsite car park is free before 9am and after 5pm.
    You can park during 9am-5pm only if you’re loading in equipment.

  • Street view of Petitcoat Lane Emporium, an antique, collectibles, art, curios, and retro shop, with pedestrians walking past.

    Via Petticoat Emporium

    Enter here during daytime hours.
    The stairs to The Loft are next to Penny Lane cafe.

  • Orange sign with white text pointing to the left that says "The Loft".

    Find our front door

    Signage through the building will lead you here.
    A teacher or the event host will be there to show you in.

  • You’ve made it

    Welcome to your happy place.
    Make yourself at home, at last.