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Herne Bay Festival
21st July to 25th August 2024

Tales From The Arcade

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An Exhibition of Arcade Photographs from the Early 198’s in Herne Bay In 1981 and 1982 George Wilson a Graduate in Documentary Photography spent two seasons as a Bingo caller in Cain’s Amusements in Herne Bay. He documented the comings and goings at this typical Arcade

People and Beasts of The Ice Ages

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Handle real tools by our prehistoric ancestors, and experiment using replicas. Find out more from researcher Pete Knowles, about how the museum’s collection is contributing to the understanding of the early human occupation of our corner of North Weest Europe.  

The Life and Death of Amy Johnson

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  Amy Johnson was an iconic figure in 1930s aviation. Record-breaking pilot and engineer, she captured the world and became a national heroine and international celebrity. She died tragically while serving her country during WWII at the age of just 37. Jane Priston is founder and Director of the Amy Johnson Project and has dedicated […]

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Herne Mill Open Day

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Herne Mill is a Kentish smock windmill dating from 1789. It is Grade I listed & is owned by Kent Council

Smugglers Walk and Talk around Herne

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Smugglers Walk and Talk around Herne Join our volunteers for a Smuggling themed walk around Herne. Booking advised, numbers limited. Suitable for children 10 years and over. Please wear suitable footwear.

Amy Johnson and Herne Bay Seafront Tour

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In 2016 a stunning life size, life like bronze statue of Amy Johnson, record breaking pilot of the 1930s, was installed on the Herne Bay seafront.  Do you know why?  If you’d like to find out the full story behind the bronze, the information board and the biplane bench, then join founder and Director of […]

Amy Johnson and Herne Bay Seafront Tour

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In 2016 a stunning life size, life like bronze statue of Amy Johnson, record breaking pilot of the 1930s, was installed on the Herne Bay seafront.  Do you know why?  If you’d like to find out the full story behind the bronze, the information board and the biplane bench, then join founder and Director of […]

Create your own Roman Stamp

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Friday 26 August – Create your own Roman Stamp – 11.15am 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm Look at the mysterious Roman pudding pans in the museum collection and create your own pottery stamp Numbers are limited please book by either phoning 01227 367368 or emailing [email protected]

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