Herne Bay

Herne Bay offers a range of independent shops with a great selection of products all year round.

Go retro in Herne Bay with a trip to the pier retail village, a must-see spot for those who enjoy quirky products. Open most of the year, weather permitting, you can find quality crafted silver jewellery and beadwork, bags, hats, gifts for the home, aromatic presents, stunning photographic pictures and art.

The town offers a wide range of independent shops with a great selection of products all year round. Support local businesses and Buy on the Bay.

If you're looking for a place to eat, you'll find possibly the best pizza outside of Italy (according to the food writers!) at A Casa Mia, a Turkish delight at A La Turka, historic décor and comfort food at The Four Fathoms, and vegan specialties at The Wallflower Café. Check out our Food Lover's blog for more inspo.

FREE WINTER PARKING FOR DISTRICT RESIDENTS
14 Jan - 25 March 2026 (every Wednesday)

Canterbury district residents can enjoy free parking days to support shops and businesses during the off-season.

In Herne Bay, parking is be free of charge every Wednesday between 14 January and 25 March at William Street and Neptune car parks. To benefit from the offer, all residents need to do is sign up for the council’s residents’ rate permit. Proof of ID and residency in the district is required.

This is a permit that already exists and that thousands of residents have already signed up for. It currently offers a 10% discount at the council’s barrier-controlled ANPR car parks in bands two and three, districtwide, and a 20% discount at all three of Canterbury’s park and ride sites.

Existing residents’ rate permit holders do not need to take any action to benefit from the new offer in the coastal towns, as it will be automatically added to the permit. Anyone without this permit needs to apply before they arrive at the car park to access the offer. To sign up for a resident's rate permit, CLICK HERE.