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Herne Bay

Herne Bay

Herne Bay is a Kent seaside town with a Victorian seafront, an 80ft clock tower, seafront gardens and a bandstand. Visitors walk the promenade and the pier, visit the Herne Bay Seaside Museum, or follow the coastal route to Reculver Towers and Roman fort. It is usually busiest in the summer months.

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Where to stay

  • WhitstableNeighbouring seaside town known for oysters, along the coast
  • ReculverTowers and Roman fort on the cliffs east of the town
  • CanterburyCathedral city inland, with extra hotels
  • MargateResort along the Thanet coast
  • FavershamMarket town west along the coast

Getting there

  • Herne Bay station (Southeastern) is at The Circus, about a 20-minute walk from the beach
  • High-speed trains from London St Pancras take around 1 hour 20 minutes
  • The Oyster Bay Trail is a 6.7-mile coastal route from Reculver to Swalecliffe
TipThe station is about a 20-minute walk from the beach, so allow time if arriving by train with luggage.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Herne Bay?

Whitstable: Neighbouring seaside town known for oysters, along the coast. Reculver: Towers and Roman fort on the cliffs east of the town. Canterbury: Cathedral city inland, with extra hotels. Margate: Resort along the Thanet coast. Faversham: Market town west along the coast.

How do I get to Herne Bay?

Herne Bay station (Southeastern) is at The Circus, about a 20-minute walk from the beach. High-speed trains from London St Pancras take around 1 hour 20 minutes. The Oyster Bay Trail is a 6.7-mile coastal route from Reculver to Swalecliffe.

Any tips for visiting Herne Bay?

The station is about a 20-minute walk from the beach, so allow time if arriving by train with luggage.

Which airport is closest to Herne Bay?

The nearest airport on this site is London Southend Airport, about 23 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.