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Herne Bay

Herne Bay is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom of about 36,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 31 parks, 27 forts & heritage and 28 churches. The must-see places are The Seaside Museum, Herne Bay Pier and West Blean Wood.

51.3730° N, 1.1286° EPop. 36,642

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Herne Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:41 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Herne Bay
  2. Grove Ferry Picnic Areapark · 45 min
  3. St. Mary the Virginchurch · 30 min
  4. Foxes Cross Bottompark · 45 min
  5. All Saints Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. West Blean Woodnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Herne Bay
Today’s loopHerne BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Herne Bay?

The Seaside Museum (museum, about 1 km), Herne Bay Pier (beach, about 1 km), West Blean Wood (nature spot, about 5 km), Wildwood (nature spot, about 6 km), All Saints Church (church, about 8 km), Grove Ferry Picnic Area (park, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Herne Bay?

118 places on Spotwander: 31 parks, 27 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest park to Herne Bay?

Grove Ferry Picnic Area, about 10 km by road; Foxes Cross Bottom (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Herne Bay?

Canterbury Castle, about 14 km by road; Richborough Fort (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Herne Bay?

Start in Herne Bay, visit Grove Ferry Picnic Area, then St. Mary the Virgin, then Foxes Cross Bottom, then All Saints Church, then West Blean Wood, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.