The parish includes the hamlet of Westenhanger. Folkestone Racecourse was located here; during World War II it served as the RAF Westenhanger airfield, and eventually closed for redevelopment in December 2012.
Westenhanger Parish is home to the village of Westenhanger and features a notable historical site, formerly known as Folkestone Racecourse, which served as a military airbase during WWII and was later redeveloped, closing in December 2012.