We are open daily but please be aware that we may have to close the pier at short notice because of winter weather conditions

Traditional Seaside Fun for All the Family!

Sue Webb

Herne Bay Pier- 1

Having moved to Herne Bay a little over four years ago and previously visited the town often since I was a child I was keen to join the Pier community and be part of something that is important to the town’s identity. I have really enjoyed being a volunteer on the Pier, including being part […]

Ursula Lawrence

Herne Bay Pier- 3

Herne Bay and the Pier hold a special place in my heart, rooted in cherished childhood visits with myparents and a lifelong love of the seaside and coast.I have always had a love for the great outdoors, a keen gardener, ex-sportsperson in a number ofdifferent events, indoors and out. Previously was a volunteer at a […]

Sue Halfpenny

Herne Bay Pier- 5

I came to live in Herne Bay in 1974 to relocate our, then, fledgling business to the Herne Bay Glass premises. The best move of my life.  My love of gardening led me to Herne Bay in Bloom – often to be seen on Sea Street Roundabout or in the Kitchen Garden in the park. […]

Michael Tucker

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I have been an active volunteer for Herne Bay Pier for several years supporting the trust staging events on the pier and have recently been appointed to the role of trustee.Previously I started what was to become a successful IT  business in Kent. I first arrived in Herne Bay as a student at the University […]

Clive Austin

Herne Bay Pier- 9

I have been living in Herne bay 35+ years now, but I’m from Whitstable.  I’ve been doing charity work for some years now, ranging from being in the national coastwatch where I worked my way up to station manager at the Whitstable station.  I was also part of the clock tower group when it was […]

Aileen Barker

Herne Bay Pier- 11

In the 70s my life centred around Roller Hockey.Once the Pavilion was removed, I saw the Pier with new eyes – not just a place for sports but an appealing place for all Bay residents regardless of age. Being on the HBPT Board has allowed me to share in the development & progress of the […]

Linda Blake

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I moved to Herne Bay in 2015, ostensibly to retire and begin a new chapter of my life. I very quickly became aware of what a friendly and vibrant place Herne Bay was and soon got to know some of the locals and made new friends. The pier became a focal point of my daily […]