Address: Herne Bay, CT6 5HZ
Location
Herne Bay is located on the north coast of Kent. It is 6 miles north of Canterbury and 4 miles east of Whitstable.
With two miles of coastline, colourful beach huts, seafront gardens, and a pier, Herne Bay is the epitome of a traditional British seaside town.
What's there?
At Herne Bay, you will find:
Sand and shingle beaches
Herne Bay clock tower
Waltrop Gardens
Walkable breakwater
Bandstand
Arcades
Cafes
Public toilets
Car park and roadside parking
At Herne Pier, you will find:
Fairground rides and games
Small independent shops
An entertainment stage
Food huts
Click Here for more information about the accessibility of Herne Pier.
Parking
There's plenty of roadside parking along the Central Parade. The roadside parking is pay-and-display.
There are 12 disabled parking spaces along the Central Parade in-between the pier and clock tower.
Parking is free for blue badge holders.
Neptune car park
The Neptune car park is large, and also has five spaces for overnight motorhome parking. The car park has barriers, and you play when you leave.
There are 6 disabled parking bays.
Prices:
1 hour: £2.70
Maximum fee, all day: £25.00
Overnight: £2.00 (in after 21:00 out by 07:30)
You can sign up online for automatic payments, and there are 2 hours free for blue badge holders. Click Here for more info.
Accessibility
With the use of roadside parking and the Neptune car park, Herne Bay is accessible for visitors of all ages and abilities.
There are plenty of benches along the seaside path, as well as on the pier, making this location ideal for visitors who struggle to walk long distances.
The paths along the beach and on the pier are level and suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
(Images of paths and benches are included at the bottom of the page.)
The only place that lacked benches was the breakwater, so this could be a challenge for some visitors without the use of mobility aids.
The public toilets are located just over 100 metres west of the pier.
Conclusion
Overall, Herne Bay is a wonderful place to explore, with accessible attractions for people of all ages and abilities. I have always been able to find a place to park next to the beach, usually less than 200 meters from the pier.
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