Westgate Gardens

Explore a riverside landscape rich in wildlife and history.Situated alongside the fantastic Stour River into the historic town of Canterbury, the Westgate Parks are four unique green spaces (Westgate Gardens, Toddler's Cove, Tannery Field and Bingley Island) all linked by surfaced paths accessible to everybody. Together they form a linear that is delightful which follows the river through the heart of Canterbury's busy town centre into the countryside. Take pleasure in the riverside walks through the medieval Westgate Towers located at the conclusion of Canterbury town centre's bustling street that is high. Walks start within the picturesque formal gardens and wind through picnic internet sites, a Roman themed kid's play area to water meadows and a nature that is neighborhood City Council together with the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as the Kentish Stour Countryside Partnership are delivering a restoration programme (2013 - 18) at the cost of £1 million to revitalise the park, offer new infrastructure, interpretation and a programme of community tasks.