What our visitors say ...
what a wonderful pier! lots of little shack type shops selling craft and art bits etc. cafe, restaurant and bar to cater for adults and some small amusements for the little ones. Great place to visit!
We only came to Herne Bay to visit Penfold reptiles but headed to the seafront to use the public toilets as we were a while away from home. I'm so glad we did. We had a lovely walk along the beach and pier, stopped for some freshly made doughnuts and chips. Played in the arcades, beach and wonderful beach front play park. Lots of facilities including a couple of beach front showers. Great parking and very accessible for wheel chair users and we had the dog with us and although she had to be kept on the lead at all times if was a really nice place to visit with the dog in tow. The kids loved it, as did we and we can't wait to come back in the future, especially the summer months.
The pier hosts some great events throughout the year. Beervon the pier a must for a pint or 2.
The sea shells natural pier and seaside walk are lovely and peaceful. Very quiet and safe town. The townhouses are a great attraction, and the white pebbles are amazing.
Not to busy on the day we were there. Nice to be somewhere which still has character about it.
A very busy pier
We visited Herne Bay Pier for the first time on a very hot Saturday. The pier is shorter than originally as part was destroyed in 1978. However the shortened version makes up for lack of length. It is the most packed pier I have seen. Little shops line the east side and other attractions such as a carousel, food places etc. Crab fishing was also taking place at the end. All in all a very impressive use of the pier.
One word of warning. We found that parking in the pier area was at a premium so try to consider your options before you arrive and have a back up if the car park is full.
Head to the pier!
We arrived in Herne Bay, never having visited before, and thought we'd go straight to the seafront to get a drink and something to eat.
Walking onto the pier, it was so lovely to see the individual cabins with retailers selling crafts and to find the perfect location to get a drink and something to eat. There was such a range to choose from. We decided to get something from the Caribbean stall - which we had never eaten before, as well as a traditional cup of tea and scone. We could have stayed much longer and sampled pizza, Thai, or even a glass of beer. Definitely something for everyone, and even though it was raining, that didn't matter as there was seating undercover. This is the place to go to when you arrive and want to enjoy the sea !
A great place for kids, BEWARE of the price’s.
We live in Herne Bay, we took the grandchildren to the pier, they loved it, BUT, the rides have become too pricey for what they are. We always get £20 of tokens which gave the kids a great time, now they get a couple of rides and that’s it. The operator has become greedy which will eventually bite them on the backside. The food and drinks are reasonably priced and reflect the demand.