| Herne Bay | |
|---|---|
 Herne Bay | |
| Population | 35,188 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TR177681 |
| • London | 67mi |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HERNE BAY |
| Postcode district | CT6 |
| Dialling code | 01227 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| UK Parliament | |
Herne Bay is a smallseasidetown inKent,South East England. It is about 108 km (67 mi) fromLondon. The town has apopulation of about 35,000. It is nearCanterbury,Whitstable and thehistoricvillages ofHerne andReculver. Up until1978, the town had the second-longestpier in theUnited Kingdom. However, in 1987 it was destroyed by astorm.
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