Top Things to do in Herne Bay
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What to do and see in Herne Bay, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Herne Bay, United Kingdom including Herne Mill, Central Bandstand, Hampton Pier, Herne Bay Clock Tower, Amy Johnson Biplane Bench.
Restaurants in Herne Bay
1. 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.
2. 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)]
3. Hampton Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By trevorkm0802 - Herne Bay, United Kingdom
Highly recommended, wonderful place, great beach views and people. Great atmosphere and unspoilt, wonderful beach huts all along to Herne Bay pier. Stunning
4. Herne Bay Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Tcsep
An historical moment in time. Interesting to learn that this is first free standing clock tower and invite all to read more of background. Surrounding area is kept clean by dedicated street cleaner who can explain history in great detail. A central landmark for Herne Bay that will be enhanced once retail is regenerated. A nice spot for photos.
5. Amy Johnson Biplane Bench
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 813hilaryd - London, United Kingdom
I didnt realise that this where her plane dissapeared,i grew up near Stag Lane and my husband is from Hull and our daughter is called Amy!
