Herne Bay, Coastal town in Kent, England
The seafront of Herne Bay extends along two miles of pebble beach with an iron pier and Victorian clock tower standing at 80 feet tall.
The development of Herne Bay as a resort began in the 1830s when a wooden pier and promenade were constructed by London investors seeking new coastal destinations.
The Seaside Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits featuring fossils from nearby shores and artifacts from World War II, including Barnes Wallace's bouncing bomb.
Independent shops throughout the town center sell handcrafted jewelry, beadwork, bags, and local artisan products, supporting the Buy on the Bay initiative.
The Reculver Towers, remnants of a medieval church near a Roman fort from the 3rd century, mark the eastern edge of the town's coastline.
Location: Canterbury
Shares border with: Ramsgate
GPS coordinates: 51.37060,1.12700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
Clock Tower, Herne Bay
272 m
The Seaside Museum Herne Bay
216 m
King's Hall
717 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Reculver
3.5 km
Central Bandstand, Herne Bay
296 m
Ford Palace
3.8 km
Herne Windmill
1.8 km
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
819 m
Church of St Martin
2.4 km
Church of St Bartholomew
1.3 km
The Ship Inn
484 m
Reculver War Memorial
3.4 km
The Pier Hotel
419 m
27-35, Central Parade
405 m
St Mary's Cottage
3.3 km
The Old Coach House At Underdown House
1.2 km
Norfolk House
452 m
The Priory
1.2 km
36, Central Parade
351 m
6-16, Charles Street
250 m
Forge House
3.3 km
Fordwich House
332 m
Baptist Church Including The Parish Room
100 m
Drinking Fountain
279 m
17, William Street
179 m
87, Mortimer Street
185 m
22, Charles Street
282 m
Underdown House
1.2 kmReviews
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