Sat 24th Oct - Herne Bay Model Railway Exhibition

Herne Bay Model Railway Exhibition

Saturday 24th October,
10am - 4pm,
The Herne Centre, School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, CT6 7AP.

Admission: Adults £6,
Children (5-16) £1, 
Families (2 +3) £12, 
under 5s Free.





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