The giant White Horse hill figure above the EuroTunnel entrance was constructed to mark the Millenium, with the help of soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 2003.

This dramatic modern interpretation of the Invicta White Horse – the symbol of the county of Kent – is now writ large in this uniquely British traditional folk art form, and greets millions of visitors to and from the Continent.

It has since also become a proud icon for the southeast Kent area and was adopted by Folkestone and Shepway District Council as the authority's logo.

Aerial Photograph of Folkestone Horse

Folkestone White Horse

Aerial by photo by Rob Berry

Folkestone Horse Concept Study

Gurkhas at Work

Newspaper clipping of Gurkhas at work on the White Horse at Cheriton Hill

Folkestone Horse above Euro Tunnel Train