English Heritage sites near Herne and Broomfield Parish
RECULVER TOWERS AND ROMAN FORT
4 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
ST AUGUSTINE'S ABBEY
5 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
This great abbey, marking the rebirth of Christianity in southern England, was founded shortly after AD 597 by St Augustine.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CONDUIT HOUSE
5 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
The Conduit House is part of the monastic waterworks which supplied nearby St Augustine's Abbey.
RICHBOROUGH ROMAN FORT AND AMPHITHEATRE
9 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
Evocatively sited amid the East Kent marshes, Richborough is perhaps the most symbolically important of all Roman sites in Britain, witnessing both the beginning and almost the end of Roman rule here.
ST AUGUSTINE'S CROSS
10 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
This 19th-century cross of Saxon design marks what is traditionally thought to have been the site of St Augustine's landing on the shores of England in AD 597.
MAISON DIEU
12 miles from Herne and Broomfield Parish
Originating as a 13th-century wayside hospital, this flint and timber-framed building now displays Roman artefacts from nearby sites.
Churches in Herne and Broomfield Parish
St Martin-in-Herne
Herne Street,
Herne
Canterbury
(01227) 636960
http://www.st-martin-in-herne.com
We are a family friendly Anglican church that balances a central church tradition in a beautiful ancient place of worship. We encourage a mixed economy of worship and hope that there is something for everyone.
We have a range of different worship services including a monthly Choral Evensong (usually on the 1st Sunday of the month when the morning service is an informal All-Age Service), Holy Communion Services on other Sundays, seasonal services such as a Summer Songs of Praise and tea and cakes!
We are building up small teams and social activities as well as service to the wider community and those in need.
Do pop in or telephone 01227 636960 to find out more. We aim to welcome you as Christ welcomes us all.
Pubs in Herne and Broomfield Parish
Butchers Arms
29A Herne Street, Herne, CT6 7HL
07908 370685
micropub.co.uk
Cathedral
Bleangate Brewery, Bragg's Lane, Herne, CT6 7NP
(01227) 361555
goodyales.co.uk
Curious Cat
Canterbury Road, Herne Common, Herne Common, CT6 7JU
(01227) 283298
Fox & Hounds
Closed as pub
Huntsman & Horn
The Huntsman and Horn overlooks the nearby pond and some of the windows show that this pub once belonged to Rigden's brewery. Inside the pub there are various prints with a hunting theme and pictures of the pub including some oil paintings....
Plough Inn
Comfortable pub with a large bar area and a separate restaurant. Bookings can be made for private functions. There is good value pub grub with a specials menu. No food is served on Sundays, except for a Sunday roast about once a month, se...
Smugglers Inn
1 School Lane, Herne, CT6 7AN
(01227) 741395
smugglersinnhernebay.co.uk
Upper Red Lion
Real ale