Herne Bay in general

With summer with us and perhaps you are looking for a trditional seaside resort not too far from London..have you thought about a visit to Herne Bay ? My late Grandmother lived in Herne Bay and I know the town on the North Kent coastline well. I have been impressed by the recent changes that have taken place. Just about 60 miles from London,Herne Bay,was a big favourite with the Victorians who founded the place and went there to beathe in the health-giving air or dip in the invigourating waters. After its glory period, Herne Bay went into a slow decline but just recently things have picked-up. Its sweeping promenade has been greatly improved ...

Herne Bay is a traditional seaside town on the north coast of Kent. Until about ten years ago it was looking very dated, rundown and generally feeling sorry for itself. Since then a lot of money has been spent on the seafront and the town is now thriving again as a popular destination for day trippers and longer family holidays. When I say family holidays, perhaps I should adjust that to read "young family" holidays. To be honest there is not a lot for teenagers to do in Herne Bay of an evening, other than go into pubs, and many of the locals go to Canterbury for their evening entertainment. Where Herne Bay does succeed is in providing ...