Canterbury Visitor Guide 2020- DIGITAL

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➜ The wild walks surrounding Herne
Bay include beach, cliff, woodland and
nature reserve walks, as well as the
well-worn and much-loved pilgrims
paths. The cliff walk from Beltinge to
Reculver is a perfect place for the sunset
or ramble through East Blean Woods
(a site of special scientific interest)
and Thornden Wood
Visiting Herne Bay offers you the chance to escape, stop and breathe in
the fresh sea air. With wide-open spaces, a capacious horizon and miles
of coastline to stroll along - it’s no wonder Herne Bay was dubbed as the
‘Healthiest Spot in England’ during the Victorian times.
If you’re looking for a traditional seaside town too, the town and beach are well worth a
visit. The Pier offers seaside fairground rides, the beach is popular for crabbing, colourful
beach huts are available for hire and the promenade walk sweeps down the coast.
You will see a statue of famous aviator Amy Johnson (whose plane crashed close by),
Tower Gardens and Promenade Play Area plus the Herne Bay Clock Tower built in 1837.
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Local tip...
“Bishopstone Beach is a fantastic
place for fossil hunting with
shark’s teeth at every turn”
Tom Hawkins, local Coastal
Development Officer.
Go to the beach...
In the summer holidays the
blue-flag-awarded Central
Beach has lifeguards and
if you look to your right you
can spot the captivating
medieval twin towers and
Roman fort at Reculver -
a must see if you have time
➜ FUN FOR ALL...
Herne Bay Festival is
a free family event,
held in August, which
attracts thousands
of visitors.
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