Welcome to the
Sunken Garden
Come along to the next Gardening Day on Saturday 25th July, 10am to 12noon when we’ll be joining in with the Big Butterfly Count
Find time to spend time in the outdoors, no experience is necessary and all ages and skill levels are welcome. All tools and gardening equipment is provided, along with guidance from friendly gardeners.
We’ll have charts to hand to aid you in identifying the butterflies for 15 minutes in the Garden before you add your findings to the national survey that contributes to conservation science and research.
Find out more about the Sunken Gardeners HERE
You can get in touch by email to [email protected]
The Sunken Garden is a community coastal green space. Volunteers meet monthly to look after the Sunken Garden and host the autumn Sunken Garden Eco Fair, which will be on Sunday 20 September 2026.
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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