Welcome to the

Sunken Garden

Thank you for joining us on Sunday 6 October for the Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2024 – it was a day filled with fun workshops, inspiring talks and eco ideas for all. You can hear about it on Academy FM and in The Isle of Thanet Gazette

Join us at future events and Community Gardening Days – find out more on the website, Facebook and Instagram.

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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