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Hampton Pier West Beach is characterised by a rural pebble beach with a slipway, which is available for use about 2 hours either side of high tide, leading down to semi-hard mud. The beach is lined with pretty-coloured beach huts and is backed by the Spa Esplanade. At low tide, a wide area of mudflats can be seen, and small, picturesque fishing boats are often dotted around the foreshore.
The beach stretches east from Hampton Pier to Herne Bay Pier and is situated in an area that has undergone regeneration, earning it the nickname "Islington-on-Sea" among locals. The harbour and Clock Tower are located to the east of the beach. Parking can be found close to Hampton Pier, and it is an easy walk from the beach to Herne Bay, which offers a range of amenities and attractions, including a pier and traditional seaside entertainment.
Herne Bay Beach, which is located nearby, is an award-winning beach and a popular family seaside destination on the Kent Coast. The beach is mostly shingle, with wooden groynes giving way to sandy mudflats at low tide, and is a popular bathing area for families during the summer holidays. The beach is dog-friendly, with a small restricted area just to the left of the Pier in the summer.
Beach huts can be found at the western end of the beach, towards Hampton Pier. During the holiday season, traditional seaside entertainment, including Brass Bands, tea dances, and children's entertainers such as Punch and Judy, can be enjoyed at the bandstand on Central Parade.
Hampton Pier West Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Hampton Pier West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:41 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:52 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Parking available off Central Parade, near the pier, or to the west of the beach off Spa Esplanade.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 1st May and 30th September and must be kept on leads on promenades. Please check signs for seasonal restrictions.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Hampton, Herne Bay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR164682
Coordinates: 51°22'19"N 1°6'32"E
Mapcode: GBR TWY.Z3B
What 3 Words: chats.alert.lazy
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Canterbury
Nearest postcode: CT6 8RW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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