Herne Bay the pretty Kent seaside town 2 hours from Watford
Herne Bay is also reachable by getting a train into London and hopping on a Southeastern service via Ramsgate from St Pancras International, which takes just over two hours.
Why should you visit the Kent seaside town of Herne Bay
Whether you just need a break from Watford and want a relaxing weekend away or you want one filled with history, Herne Bay is the perfect place.
The Herne Bay Pier is described as the "gem" of the town and is a "bright, colourful, bustling place where fun can be found for all the family", according to the Herne Bay Pier website.
There is plenty to do on the pier, from enjoying a meal and a few drinks to riding one of the fun fair rides, including the old-fashioned fairground horses and the helter-skelter.
The carousel on the pier. (Image: tr)
On the online review website Tripadvisor, the pier has a 4.1/5 rating with one happy guest sharing: "The views are great and there is so much to do here! Absolutely brilliant day out."
Away from the pier but still on the seafront is the Waltrop Gardens, which offers views of gorgeous flowers, all with a view of the sea.
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For history fans, visitors can go to The Seaside Museum and learn all about the history of Herne Bay and see fossils from the local coast and much more.
You can also visit the Reculver Towers and the Roman Fort, which is an English Heritage site and dates back to the 12th century.
Herne Bay has plenty of places to stay for the weekend, including a Premier Inn, the Aqua Bay Guest House and a seafront B&B, the Evening Tide.
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