Herne Bay Pier
Herne Bay, Coast
Herne Bay Pier is a lively charity-run pier lined with beach hut shops and food stalls, voted top of the 2026 Bucket and Spade List of favourite seaside places. Ride the vintage carousel and helter-skelter, try crabbing off the end or browse local makers. It suits families and anyone after traditional seaside fun.
Highlights
- Retail village of independent beach hut shops
- Food court with a wide choice of meals and snacks
- Vintage fairground horses and a helter-skelter
- Crabbing from the pier
- Events and live music through the year
Good to know
- Run by Herne Bay Pier Trust, a registered charity
- Some huts keep their own opening hours
Getting there
Herne Bay Pier, Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JN
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Image: English HeritageReculver Towers and Roman Fort
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