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Things to do in Herne Bay, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Herne Bay, United Kingdom including St Mary the Virgin Church Reculver, Reculver Towers and Roman Fort, Herne Mill, The Downs, Barnes Wallis Statue, Bay Sports Arena, Amy Johnson Statue, Herne Bay Pier, Central Bandstand, Neptune's Arm.
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1. St Mary the Virgin Church Reculver
2. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Herne Mill
Overall Ratings
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.
4. The Downs
5. Barnes Wallis Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By hawkes2an - Cranbrook, United Kingdom
Situated at the far end of the Herne Bay promenade (you drive past it when you enter from the Thanet Way) is a fitting tribute to a genius. The statue of Banes Wallis stands staring out to see as if he is watching the tests of his famous bouncing bomb. These tests were carried out in the waters off Reculver.
6. Bay Sports Arena
7. Amy Johnson Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 813hilaryd - London, United Kingdom
We were herne bay for two nights and we saw this as we walked along the sea front soon after our arrival.I lived near Stag Lane and my husband is from Hull and our daughter is called Amy!
8. Herne Bay Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 463 reviews
An interesting Pier with different things to do on it the life and soul of the Town. From fun rides, good food, special ales, best Ice Cream in Town, local small shops to a great entertainment venue, and must not forget the crabbing it is the best ! Crabbing equipment and bait available on the Pier from Beach for Fun. Come and browse the shopping arcade of beach huts before grabbing a bite to eat.
Reviewed By 499jodys - Herne Bay, United Kingdom
great place to visit lots to do for the kids lots of sights to see clean beaches bins emptied all the time lots of motor bikes I'm the summer shop around for ice cream as some places are expensive sometimes have bans on craft fairs in the summer there's a lot to do with the kids there's punch and Judy grabbing some fair ground rides
9. Central Bandstand
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By DaveWa126 - Herne Bay, United Kingdom
Not only "people watching" but the local cafe also sponsor a range of musicians to come and play either outside the cafe or on the bandstand stage. Last weekend we saw a great Elton John tribute act who worked his way through most of the accumulated repertoire. The seating in the bandstand is free and consists of rather splendid canvas 'director's chairs' that are comfortable to sit in for quite a while! Also included in this little area is a fantastic Indian restaurant , multiple free toilets and the aforementioned MacKaries cafe [which does a delicious coffee (either inside or out in the uncovered bandstand courtyard)]
10. Neptune's Arm
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