Pubs
The Prince of Wales
Victorian pub on Mortimer Street, yards from the seafront, with pool, darts, Bat and Trap, live sport and a function room.
Verified Oct 2026
Flat 8.1 mile coastal route for walkers and cyclists between Whitstable and Reculver along the Herne Bay promenade, mostly traffic-free.
About Oyster Bay Trail
The Oyster Bay Trail is a National Cycle Network route of 8.1 miles (13 km) between Whitstable and Reculver, passing through Herne Bay. It is largely flat and follows a concrete, shared-use promenade. About three-quarters of it is traffic-free; the main on-road section runs along Herne Bay seafront, which is traffic-calmed with a 20 mph limit. Walkers and cyclists share the path. No charge for using the route is stated.
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Eat and drink in Herne Bay
Pubs
The Hampton Inn
Seafront pub on Western Esplanade with sea views, a garden, food, live music and locally brewed Shepherd Neame ales.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The Heron
Family-run pub beside Herne Bay station with a 40 cover restaurant, function room, garden, pool and live music.
Verified Oct 2026
Pubs
The King Ethelbert Inn
Family-owned freehouse beside Reculver Towers, serving local ales and pub food, with a holiday let on site.
Verified Oct 2026
Guides that mention Oyster Bay Trail
GuideBeaches & Coast, Castles & History
Whitstable and Herne Bay: the castle, museums, harbour, pier, Reculver and the Oyster Bay Trail
Whitstable Castle, the museum, Horsebridge and harbour, then Herne Bay Pier, the Seaside Museum, Reculver and the Oyster Bay Trail.
More things to do in Herne Bay
Family Days Out, Museums & Galleries
The Seaside Museum
Volunteer-run museum of Herne Bay and the English seaside: seaside pastimes, fossils, Roman Reculver, the Dambusters bouncing bomb and changing exhibitions.
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
Twin medieval church towers beside a Roman Saxon Shore fort on the cliffs east of Herne Bay. Free to visit; North Tower interior opens on select days.
Free
Beaches & Coast, Castles & History
Herne Bay Clock Tower
Grade II listed seafront clock tower of 1837, next to the playground and bandstand.