Sitting on the North Kent coast Herne Bay began life as a popular holiday destination during the early 19th century and had its heyday in the Victorian era. Well-to-do holidays makers would take the train from London to enjoy the sea-air and to promenade along the pier. of course, as people started to travel and foreign holidays become the norm, Herne Bay dwindled into decline, but in my opinion remains a nice place to visit with its grand Georgian houses and nostalgic facades.