Herne Bay Local Attractions

Herne Bay Museum

Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 5EJ
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This bright and modern museum highlights the history of the Victorian seaside resort of Herne Bay and its surrounding area. Themes include seaside holidays and attractions, the town's piers and the development of the resort. Find out about the town's famous clock tower (once the tallest in the country) and have your photo taken through a traditional seaside Aunt Sally! Exciting finds from the nearby Roman fort and Saxon church of Reculver are also on display, as are important fossils from the local area, including mammoth tusks. Fossilised sharks teeth can be discovered by searching through a hands-on sorting tray, a very popular activity with children. Also on display is a prototype of the famous Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb from the Second World War. These weapons used in the historic Dambuster raids were tested off Reculver. Find out more in the Dambuster audio-visual.

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The art gallery has a regularly changing temporary exhibitions programme featuring both touring exhibitions and local artists

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Open: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Also Sundays in July and August 1pm - 4pm. Closed on Good Friday and part of Christmas week 12 William Street Herne Bay Tel: + 44 (0)1227 367 368 Email: museums@canterbury.gov.uk

Entrance Fee:

FREE entry

Herne Bay Sailing Club

Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 6BA
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A Friendly, Family Sailing Club? Superb Sailing Water? Training Facilities? A Club that encourages The Kids? Or Even A Superb Venue for an Open Meeting Or National Championship? You’ve Found Us! Please take a look around our site and see for yourself that maybe we are THE club in the South-East for you and your Family. And, if your Class Association is looking for a great venue - try us!

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If you’d like to know more, please e-mail us or write to: Hon Secretary, HBSC, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 6HW www.hernebaysailingclub.co.uk

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Herne Mill

Herne Bay, Kent

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Built in 1789, much of the original machinery of this Kentish smock windmill is still in existance, and due to recent refurbishment capable of working once more. The present mill was still working by wind power up in to the 1950s.When it was powered by electricity and continued milling in to the 1970s. The latest in a long line of mills which have occupied the site for centuries, Herne Mill is still a local landmark on the skyline above the ancient village of Herne.

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Telephone: +44 (0)1227 361 326 Open April to September, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm. July and August, Thursdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 1:30pm to 5pm.

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Admission, Adults £1 Children 25p.

Heron Model Boat Club

Herne Bay, Kent

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The Heron Model Boat Club was established by a small group of keen enthusiasts in the early 1970's. The club is based in Herne Bay, Kent, and our meeting and sailing times are as follows: Club Night (venue: Hampton Pier Yacht Club, Hampton Pier, Herne Bay) Last Thursday of the month January through November, start 7.30pm, finish around 10.00pm.

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Sailing Times (venue: Memorial Park, Dering Road, Herne Bay) All Year round - Sunday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Summer only (May through September) - Wednesday 6.00pm to 8.30pm Free parking is available in the marked bays in Dering road. Main Member Interests We aim to cater for all the various model boat disciplines (except for I/C which is banned on the lake by local council regulations). Currently electric and steam powered scale & semi-scale models, scale sailing models, fast electric Club 500 and a small amount of racing yachts are sailed by the club members.

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FREE entry

Herons Swimming Complex

Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 5NX
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Herons Swimming complex incorporates the needs and demands of all age groups to provide an excellent facility for the whole family to enjoy.

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Swimmers There are segmented times throughout the week for serious swimmers to enjoy the peacefulness of Adult Lanes, where you need to be 16+ to swim. A lunchtime lane session is also available throughout the week. Public Swimming is of course regularly available to our customers. Water Fitness A number of water fitness classes are available throughout the week for all ages and abilities. These include Aqua, Deep Aqua and Aqua Body Conditioning. Kids Herons Swimming Pool has excellent facilities for children including a flume ride that is open throughout casual swimming hours at no extra charge. Herons also boasts a gently shelving beach area, geyser, bubble pool, mushroom fountains and water cannons. Lessons Lessons are available for people of all ages and abilities. Parent and Baby sessions are also available and are designed to help your child gain confidence through play and instruction. Other Facilities Servery Solarium Children’s Parties

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7am HERONS SWIMMING POOL William Street Herne Bay Kent CT6 5NX (01227) 742102

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Kavanagh Cinema

William Street, Herne Bay, Kent

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All the latest films are showing at the Kavanagh Cinema.

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Luxury cinema
For more information: Tel 01227 362 228 or visit: www.kavanaghcinema.co.uk

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Memorial Park

Herne Bay, Kent

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Memorial Park is set on the edge of the town in Kings Road. With lovely gardens to relax, a boating lake and tennis courts.

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FREE entry

Pier Sports Centre

Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 5JN
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Skating One of the finest roller skating areas in the south-east, the Pier Sports Centre has plenty of time available for public skating. There is also a roller disco every Friday night. Skate hire is available from the centre. Fitness From the calm tranquillity of a yoga session to an all action body combat workout the Pier Sports Centre has a vast array of fitness classes to suit all ages and abilities. Reflexions Gym Reflexions Fitness Studio is a superb state of the art facility incorporating an extensive range of exercise equipment in a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Our friendly, professional fitness consultants are available to provide advice and encouragement for you no matter what your age or ability to improve your fitness and health. Sports Other sports available at the centre include badminton, table-tennis, squash and 5-a side football. Other Facilities Servery Crèche Solarium Children’s Parties

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Other Facilities Servery Crèche Solarium Children’s Parties

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PIER SPORTS CENTRE Central Parade Herne Bay Kent CT6 5JN (01227) 366921

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Reculver Roman Fort

Reculver, Herne Bay, Kent

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Foundations of a 7-acre fort built on a hillock, commanding entrance to the Wantsum channel. Reculver Country Park is maintained by a partnership between Kent Wildlife Trust, English Heritage and Canterbury City Council and is crossed by the Saxon Shore Way and Wantsum Walks. (Please note: Reculver Country Park is not suitable for coaches)

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FREE entry

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Herne Bay, Kent
CT6 6SS
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An imposing landmark, this twin 12th Centery towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and Saxon monestery. Richborough Roman Fort is nearby.

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Parking, WheelChair/Disabled Access, Toilet Facilities (although no baby changing)

Opening Times:

Open All Year. Any reasonable Time. External Viewing Only.

Entrance Fee:

FREE