A Helter-skelter at the end of Herne Bay pier, Thanet, Kent
The Herne Bay Pier is a multi-coloured pier which is located on the coast of Herne Bay. This pier is recognized for its fun activities and interests for all members of the family. Whether you are children, teenager, adult, or elder you can always come to this pier and have the best time of your life. The Herne Bay Pier is well known since it was the third pier constructed on the Herne Bay Kent. This pier is one of the largest piers as its length is 3787 ft about 1154 meters. This pier was inaugurated in 1899. The Herne Bay Pier has multiple attractive activities and engagements for everyone. There are many stalls, eateries, rides, and carnivals. This pier also has a beach hut for weddings and parties. The pier is beautifully designed attracting many tourists. This pier is one of the most vibrant piers. This pier is handled by a charitable trust. The council has leased Herne Bay Pier to Herne Bay trust. The management and operations of this pier are in the hands of the dedicated volunteers of Herne Bay Pier trust. This pier has an open-air stage at the centre on which many concerts take place. Also, shows and events are done at this place. Attend a concert at Herne Bay and enjoy the night with your friends and families. The above-deck attractions at the pier include restaurants, rides, arcades, a retail village, catering, space for parties, and a wedding venue. Every year this pier hosts the Herne Bay festival, the jazz, and the swing festival. Come with your families and enjoy these events. Also, Halloween parties and Christmas festivities are celebrated at this place. Herne bay Pier owned by the Canterbury city council is the most colourful pier in England started operating in 1899. This pier encountered many challenges up till now. The storm caused huge destruction to the pier due to which the Herne Bay Pier head collapsed and is still isolated in the sea. One of the pavilions of the pier was destroyed by fire back in 1970.
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Location: Herne Bay Pier, Herne Bay, Thanet, Kent
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: amusements, bay, beech, clouds, fair, ground, helter-skelter, herne, huts, kent, outdoor, pier, restaurants, retail, ride, shops, sky, summer, thanet, traditional, village, white
