Herne Bay is showing a bright new face to visitors after a series of improvements to the sea front. Located on the north coast of Kent between Whitstable and Margate, its promenade now features colourful gardens, a refurbished bandstand and café bar, a Victorian water fountain, a long pier, the Neptune's Arm sea-defence jetty, and an eighty-feet, free-standing clock tower, thought to be the world's first. Off-shore sights include a wind farm and sea forts remaining from the Second World War, while at the clifftop, the 12th Century Reculver Towers - surviving from an ancient church - look out over the town. Surrounding the towers is a country park containing other historic relics. Herne Bay's two-mile shingle beach, complete with huts, is a huge attraction, and the setting for activities including fishing and boating, with seal-watching yacht trips available from the jetty. As well as traditional seaside entertainment such as amusement arcades, Herne Bay also has a cinema, a swimming pool, a sports centre, a variety of pubs, clubs and theatres, regular carnivals, concerts and funfairs, and an annual ten-day family festival. Other attractions include an 18th Century windmill and Herne Bay Memorial Park, containing a pond and sports facilities.
Attraction
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
Herne Windmill
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Wildwood
Wildwood Trust
Care Home
Cinema
Cottage
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Market
Herne Bay Market
Lions Herne Bay Boot Fair
Pub and Bar
Divers Arms
Four Fathoms
Hampton Inn
Heron
King Ethelbert Inn
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Rose Inn
Self-Catering
Freedom Holiday Homes
Waterways Caravan Park
Taxi
A2 Chauffeur Service
Abacus Cars
Coastal Cars Airport Services
Herne Bay Taxis
Sports Clubs
Herne Bay LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Lloyds Pharmacy
Hallmark Cards
Antiques
Activities
BayBlast(Fishing)
Places to Stay near Herne Bay
The Marine (3.56 miles)
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Grove Ferry (5.00 miles)
Premier Inn Whitstable (5.03 miles)
Chalk Pit Cottage (5.42 miles)
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Crown Inn (5.48 miles)
Park Wood Courts (5.68 miles)
We are a modern campus set in 450 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the historic city of Canterbury and its famous cathedral.
Set in a beautiful wooded environment, Park Wood offers over 250 fully equipped ... More | visit website
Rutherford College (5.71 miles)
We are a modern campus set in 450 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the historic city of Canterbury and its famous cathedral.
Rutherford College offers over 250 standard bedrooms, many with views overlooking Canterbury and ... More | visit website
Becket Court (5.82 miles)
We are a modern campus set in 450 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking the historic city of Canterbury and its famous cathedral.
Becket Court is a self contained block of 103 en suite bedrooms, many ... More | visit website
Amadis Bed & Breakfast (5.83 miles)
Harriet House Guest House (6.15 miles)
We offer clean, comfortable 4 Star bed and breakfast accommodation of a high standard, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.On arrival guests are given their own keys to come and ... More
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