Events

Monday 5 August, 9.30am-12.30pm
Herne Smugglers’ Trail, Walk and Talk
Re-imagine the days when smuggling was rife in the village! How and where did the Smugglers operate? Who were the local citizens with respectable day jobs who were smugglers after dark? And the Riding Officers who pursued them? How did Midshipman Sydenham Snow meet his end? Listen to the history and tales passed on by local people.
Walk: 1.5 hours+, some uphill, some field paths. Sturdy shoes recommended. Start and finish at the Herne Centre. Suitable for adults and children aged 10+ with adult only; *Adults £5.00 Children £2.00.

Thursday 8 August, 10am and 11am
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton
Take a closer look at what’s on the beach, you have 45 minutes to find as many things on the list as possible.
Booking advised, numbers limited.

Saturday 10 August, 9.30am-11.30am
Seashore Safari at Reculver
Join seaweed expert, Ian Tittley, for a walk along the seashore at Reculver. Meet by the public car part nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
Please book your place. 

Tuesday 13 August, 11am – 1pm
Teach on the Beach
Find out about shells, stones, seaweed and creatures on the beach.
Please book your place.

Thursday 15 August, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Scavenger Hunt at Hampton
Take a closer look at what’s on the beach, you have 45 minutes to find as many things on the list as possible.
Booking advised, numbers limited.

Tuesday 20 August, 11.30am and 12.45pm
Lego Fun for Families at the Museum
Bring your imagination. Please book your place.

Friday 23 August, 1.15pm and 2.30pm
Lego Fun for Families at the Museum
Bring your imagination. Please book your place.

Tuesday 27 August, 11am-1pm
Teach on the Beach
Find out about shells, stones, seaweed and creatures on the beach.
Please book your place.

Thursday 29 August, 2pm – 4pm
Seashore Safari at Reculver
Join seaweed expert, Ian Tittley, for a walk along the seashore at Reculver. Meet by the public car part nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
Please book your place. 

Saturday 31 August, 11am -4pm
People and Beasts of The Ice Ages
Handle real tools made 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 northwest Europe.
Normal museum charges apply adults £3/concessions £2, children under 16 accompanied by an adult FREE

Events during August are FREE or the *cost is supplemented thanks to funding from Herne Bay Festival.