The main theme at this museum is the unique coastal community and seafaring traditions of the area. There are special exhibitions within the museum...

The Memorial Park was laid out in the 1920s as a World War I memorial. An obelisk remembering those who died is approached by an...

Herne Bay's sports and leisure centre has one of the best roller skating rinks in the South East. Other attractions include a gym, a fitness...

The Central Bandstand is one of Herne Bay's most striking buildings, and after years of neglect it has at last been restored. The work was...

At one time Herne Windmill, a quite noticeable feature of the local landscape, would have been working away, providing productivity and essential service to this...

Herons Swimming Complex offers swimming facilities for all the family. For the over 16s, there's a 25m adult-only pool; for children, a kids pool and...

This is probably the first purpose-built freestanding clock tower in Britain, and for a long time it was the tallest. Built in 1837, it is...

This museum explores the history and heritage of Herne Bay from Victorian resort through World War to the present day. A highlight is the prototype...

The King's Hall is Herne Bay's premier entertainment venue. Its varied programme of events includes sports championships, comedy, trubute bands and seasonal parties. The Hall...

Herne Bay has a clean sand and shingle beach, which is overlooked by rows of multi-coloured beach huts. It attracts everyone from bathers to yachtsmen,...

Herne Bay Sailing Club caters for sailors of all ages, from amateurs to professionals. Events and competitions are held all year and the club is...

Housed within the University of Kent at Canterbury, this massive archive represents one of the finest collections of cartoons anywhere in the country. The...

One of England's finest fortified gatehouses is home to an armoury, dungeons, murder holes and museums. Charting 600 years of history, displays range from Civil...

The Goods Shed is the place to find the best of Canterbury's local produce. A daily farmers market sells everything from fudge to fish. The...

At 21.5 miles, the River Stour is the second longest river in Kent - only the mighty Medway is longer. At Canterbury, the Stour flows...

The Tower House is built around a square tower that was once part of Canterbury's walls, and it's all that remains of the city's defences...

Westgate Gardens have been a public space since the middle ages. Reminders of the past include a Norman archway, a tower house and a 200-year-old...

The Dominicans arrived in Canterbury in 1221, and Henry III gave them land to build a friary in 1237. This building, which was the Friary’s...

A venue for local and national art, the Sidney Cooper Gallery exhibits work running from sculpture by students from Canterbury Christ Church University to paintings...

Greyfriars Chapel is what's left of the first Franciscan friary in Britain. In fact, St Francis of Assisi was still living when it was founded...