Museums · South East England
The Seaside Museum
In or near Chestfield.
The Seaside Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Seaside Museum is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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
The Seaside Museum is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the history and culture of the British seaside, showcasing a range of exhibits related to coastal life and tourism.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3724, 1.1283
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT6 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Nearest railway station
- Herne Bay — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/646609680 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Seaside Museum?
- The Seaside Museum is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT6 5EJ), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is The Seaside Museum?
- The Seaside Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Seaside Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT6 5EJ.
- Is The Seaside Museum a protected site?
- Yes — The Seaside Museum is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Seaside Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Herne Bay, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT6 5EJ.