Villages · South East England
Herne
In or near Boyden Gate.
Herne — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay · 1.9 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Herne is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, providing a glimpse into everyday life in the region. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3496, 1.1333
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Herne and Broomfield
- Postcode
- CT6 7HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay — 1.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647058 (CC BY 4.0)
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Herne Windmill
Windmills · 0.7 km
Underdown House
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Three Birds Looking
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Pilot Officer Albert Friday 30 Aug 1942
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.9 km
Ross Wood Scout Campsite
Campsites · 2.0 km
The Seaside Museum Herne Bay
Galleries · 2.2 km
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Nearby
📷 5Museums · South East England
Herne, Kent
Herne, Kent — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Theatre in the Park
Theatre in the Park is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South East England
Herne Windmill
Herne Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South East England
Underdown House
Underdown House — 17th-18th-century house in Eddington, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · South East England
Three Birds Looking
Three Birds Looking — a public art in South East England, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Pilot Officer Albert Friday 30 Aug 1942
Pilot Officer Albert Friday 30 Aug 1942 — a memorial in South East England, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Herne
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Braggs Lane Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Ross Wood Scout Campsite
Ross Wood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
South View Caravan Park
South View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Cafés · South East England
Chapters
Chapters — a café in england south east.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
Ye Olde Beverlie
Ye Olde Beverlie — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
Cinnamon
Cinnamon — a restaurant in england south east.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herne?
- Herne is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT6 7HN), in the parish of Herne and Broomfield.
- What is Herne?
- Herne — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Herne?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.9 km away. The nearest town is Boyden Gate. Drivers can use postcode CT6 7HN.
- Is Herne a protected site?
- Yes — Herne is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Herne?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT6 7HN.