Welcome to the

Sunken Garden

Join us on Sunday 6 October for the Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2024 – it will be a day filled with fun workshops, inspiring talks and eco ideas for all. Entry to the Sunken Garden Eco Fair is free and we will be adding regular updates to our website, Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets are available for the talks and presentations – see them HERE and we will be adding more information about workshops and information points regularly

If you missed the Community Gardening Day on Saturday 27 July you can hear about it on Academy FM and BBC South East Today.  ðŸ¦‹

Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5EJ

About Us & History

With a coastal location, its chalky alkaline soil has both advantages and disadvantages for plants. While good drainage is an advantage, in long hot breezy Thanet summers, its soil dries out very quickly. Plants here in the garden have been selected to thrive in this unique coastal region. They must withstand regular northeasterly, salt-laden winds and the maritime microclimate.

Established in 2018 the Sunken Garden Society is a volunteer community group formed to assist the local council in the management and revival of this historic garden. The society run regular taskdays and events to promote the garden. See our noticeboard for upcoming events, news and how to support us.

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