Herne Bay
seaside town in Kent, South East England
Herne Bay is a small seaside town in Kent, South East England. It is about 108 km (67 mi) from London. The town has a population of about 35,000. It is near Canterbury, Whitstable and the historic villages of Herne and Reculver. Up until 1978, the town had the second-longest pier in the United Kingdom. However, in 1987 it was destroyed by a storm.
Herne Bay | |
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Population | 35,188 (2001 Census) |
OS grid reference | TR177681 |
• London | 67mi |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HERNE BAY |
Postcode district | CT6 |
Dialling code | 01227 |
Police | Kent |
Fire | Kent |
Ambulance | South East Coast |
UK Parliament | |
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