What our visitors say ...
The walk along the sea is great even if the weather isn't that good. Nice restaurants along the way.
That was incredible!! Everything began with an easy car parking experience. The parking fee is quite high, costing 2.40 for an hour. Believe me, if you have kids, you'll need to pay for several hours. We ended up spending 5 hours there. It was lovely to sit by the water and enjoy the fresh air. The beach has some small stones, but we managed to find a sandy spot where the kids could build a castle. There are plenty of little shops nearby, offering traditional fish and chips, ice cream, and both hot and cold drinks. Arcades provide entertainment options. We had the chance to catch crabs from the sea, which was fantastic!! We paid £5 for a special crab net. They sell kits that include a net, bacon, and a bucket. I had never seen so many little boys and girls, as well as men and women, doing this on the pier. All the crabs were returned to the sea (people should take them back to the water from the beach). We were fortunate that the weather was very nice. On the pier, there were attractions for kids: soft play, jumping, and carousels. Toilets are available in the arcade building (inside), but there are no signs indicating that it's a toilet; we just asked the receptionist. Alternatively, you can use the toilets on the pier, but they are in poor condition and have a very unpleasant odor. Overall, it’s such an amazing place to spend a day out with kids.
Lovely feel, little shops and plenty of food and drink outlets. Great venue for music.
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.