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10 Things to do in Herne Bay That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Herne Bay, United Kingdom including Herne Bay Little Theatre, One New Street, St Mary the Virgin Church Reculver, Tower Gardens, Promenade and Play Area, Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, Bay Art Gallery, Herne Mill, Reculver Country Park, Herne Bay East Cliff Beach, The Kings Hall.
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1. Herne Bay Little Theatre
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
2. One New Street
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. St Mary the Virgin Church Reculver
4. Tower Gardens, Promenade and Play Area
5. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
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4.5 based on 584 reviews
Reviewed By srj999
The twin towers of the original St Mary's church (the replacement church is a mile and a half further inland towards Herne Bay) have been preserved to act as a landmark for shipping entering the Thames Estuary. Next to the towers, the outline of the original Roman fort has been marked out. The towers were formerly quite a way in but erosion of the coastline has brought them to the very edge of the cliffs. Much construction work has kept them safe for the foreseeable future and a coastal path runs from Herne Bay to the west as far as Margate, about ten miles to the east, providing an opportunity to either walk or cycle as far as Thanet. There is a visitor centre (only open at weekends) giving details of the history and geographical nature of the area. There are also public toilets, including disabled facilities. If you fancy a quick drink, the King Ethelbert pub is next to the large car park at the foot of the towers. On a clear day, Reculver will provide you with spectacular coastal sunset photo opportunities and the wide open space gives a feeling of peace. I have been coming here for over 40 years to either just sit and contemplate or to walk my dogs and it never fails to make me smile.
6. Bay Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
7. Herne Mill
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent County Council and cared for by the Friends of Herne Mill. Opening Times: Herne Mill is open to the general public from Easter until the end of September. The mill is open Sunday afternoons from 2:00 - 5:00pm with last admissions at 4:30pm (subject to the availability of volunteer staff). The mill is also open by appointment. Admission: £2.00 each for all, under 16’s free (Children under age of 12 must be in the care of a responsible adult at all times) Cash Only. Access: Road access is signposted from the A291 Herne Bay - Canterbury road and the A299. Parking: Limited parking is available at the mill. Pedestrian access from Herne Bay - use the Pigeon Lane footbridge over the A299, turn right into Mill Lane. Public Transport: Rail: 2 miles from Herne Bay station. Disabled Access: Disabled access to the ground floor of the mill and to the museum in the Wootton Room. Disabled access toilet.
8. Reculver Country Park
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Yoakley123gardener - Margate, United Kingdom
Parked the car at minnis bay car park, and enjoyed a fantastic walk along the promenade of the Saxon shore way, to the ancient historical towers of reculver. Landmark that can be seen for miles, from herne bay to margate. Good information informing you of the history of the ancient towers. Glorious views out across the Thames estuary, we were lucky with the weather and could make out southend. The walk is a birdwatchers haven, and lovely coastal flora and fauna. Walk took us a out an hour both ways. There is a council car park at reculver, which is a short walk, but can get very busy in the summer. Lovely walk, with stunning views.
9. Herne Bay East Cliff Beach
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
A quieter beach than Herne Bay's central beach but it is shingle rather than sand. Being shingle, it's not so easy for pushchair and wheelchair users but there is a level paved promenade behind. There's a pay and display car park at the harbour end of the town but it's quite expensive (£1.70 an hour in summer). If you want to you can stroll quite a long way towards Reculver Towers (which you can see in the distance).
10. The Kings Hall
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 572gillyb
A long walk along the promanade aside the seaside at herne bay and came across the most architectural gem, the 'kings hall'! We stopped for coffee as its doggie friendly and walked into the opulence of times past. Divine!
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