Herne Bay Museum & Gallery

12 Wiliam Street
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5EJ

Tel: +44 (0)1227 367 368
Fax: +44 (0)1227 742 560
Web: http://www.hernebay-museum.co.uk


The Herne Bay Museum has entertaining displays about this popular seaside resort and the fate of its famous pier. There are intriguing finds of fossils and archaeology, with a hands-on section and a special exhibitions gallery.

Also on display is a prototype of the famous Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb from the Second World War. These weapons used in the historic Dambuster raids were tested off Reculver. Find out more in the Dambuster audio-visual.

The Art Gallery has a collection which focusses on local views and on work by artists connected to the area. Workshops involving practising artists and related to the changing special exhibitions programme are planned for schools as a further focus on making art.

Disabled access is possible to all public areas.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
Open all year Monday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm;

And also in July and August on Sundays 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Free

Directions
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery is in the town centre at 12 William Street, near the sea front at the Clock Tower end. It is in the same building as the Visitor Information Centre.
Show map of Herne Bay Museum & Gallery...

Herne Bay Museum & Gallery Postcode for SatNav: CT6 5EJ

Nearby Attractions
Whitstable Museum & Art Gallery (4 Miles)*
Whitstable Museum has displays of Whitstable's seafaring traditions - the oyster industry, diving and fascinating aspects of the natural world. The Special Exhibitions are a popular feature.
Druidstone Park (6 Miles)*
Come and visit Druidstone Wildlife Park where you can appreciate the company of the animals and birds in a relaxing country setting.
Canterbury West Gate Towers (6 Miles)*
One of England's finest mediaeval fortified gatehouses, with arms and armour displays, prison cells and panoramic views from the battlements.
more nearby attractions...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Hotels
The Marine (4 Miles)*
The magnificent Galleon Suite is available for functions and wedding receptions and can double as a theatre to supplement the Marine's flexible range of conference and training facilities ' as a seminar room, complete with audio and visual equipment.
Holiday Inn Express Canterbury (6 Miles)*
The Express by Holiday Inn Canterbury is conveniently located on the A2, 10 minutes by car (4 miles) from the city centre. The Hotel is easy to find at Upper Harbledown and is 4 miles from the M2 on the Dover bound A2.
Swallow Chaucer Hotel (6 Miles)*
Originally a private Georgian residence, this three-story property stands directly opposite Canterbury's ancient city walls. Each of the 42 traditional, brightly coloured guest rooms are named after characters from Chaucer novels.
more nearby hotels...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Nearby Self Catering
Driftwood (1 Mile)*
The apartment is located on the seafront in Herne Bay, a Victorian seaside resort which retains its charm and character, only 65 miles from central London. Here you will find Blue Flag beaches, unspoilt coastline and countryside
Cornerways (8 Miles)*
Late 1800's Victorian cottage in a historic square in the prize winning village of Wingham in the Garden of England. Wingham village possesses some interesting buildings dating back to the llth century.
Flint Cottage (10 Miles)*
This romantic old property dating we believe from the 17th. century, has been renovated to a very high standard and opened in March 2007.
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
more nearby self catering...
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Popular Pages

Tourist Information Centres | Estate Agents

Holiday Cottages in England | Holiday Cottages in Scotland

Alton Towers Hotels | Blackpool Hotels | Travel Lodge | Cardiff Hotels

Brighton Hotels | Marriot Hotels | Newcastle Hotels | Bournemouth Hotels

 Copyright © 1999-2008 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Self-Catering Advertising  Index  Site Map