Bayfest promises to be a summer-long festival, with events throughout the town. The Seaside Museum Herne Bay is proud to present our own events in conjunction with the festival.
Children must be accompanied by an adult on all museum activities.
Wednesday 9 August 11.00-12.00 Story time and Craft at the Seaside Museum – Make wooden spoon pirates and mermaids. Free event
Thursday 10 August 11.30-3.30 Dress up in Victorian costumes at the Seaside Museum. Free event
Saturday 12 August 2.30-3.30 Local Smuggling Tales with Storyteller Rob Masters. Family activity at the Seaside Museum. Take part in a play about a true rescue of two children that happened in the sea at Herne Bay. Free event – limited numbers, please book in advance
Monday 14 August 10.30 Beach crawl – Meet at the King’s Hall. Free event – limited numbers, please book in advance.
Wednesday 16 August 11.00 Learn all about Punch and Judy with Pip the Clown at the Seaside Museum. Free event – limited numbers, please book in advance
Thursday 17 August 11.00-12.30 ‘Mr Punch’ puppet making workshop at the Seaside Museum – Part 1 Make Mr Punch. Limited numbers, please book in advance. Cost £3.00
Sunday 20 August Meet at 4.30 Travel back in time 56 million years to discover the fossils of prehistoric monsters that once lived in Herne Bay, with Phil Hadland. Booking essential. Free event. For full details please contact the Seaside Museum UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Tuesday 22 August 11.00
Learn all about Punch and Judy with Pip the Clown at the Seaside Museum.
Free event – limited numbers, please book in advance
Wednesday 23 August 11.00-12.00
Story time and Craft at the Seaside Museum – Clay printing.
Free event – limited numbers, please book in advance
Thursday 24 August 11.00-12.30
‘Mr Punch’ puppet making workshop at the Seaside Museum – Part 2 Paint your Mr Punch.
Limited numbers, please book in advance.