Locals have said the award, which was voted on by the public, means a great deal to them, and everyone who works on the pier.<br /><br />Justine Larter reports.

Break out the buckets, polish up the spades and sound the seaside fanfare – Herne Bay Pier has been voted the winner of the 2026 Bucket and Spade List!

The popularisation of the British seaside from the mid-18th Century onwards would create a particularly distinctive form of national heritage.

Seventy artists from across the UK and Europe descend on the town to transform the wall.

Discover the rich heritage of seaside tourism and its unique architectural legacy with the Seaside Heritage Network.

And why you should visit.