Dane John Gardens & City Walls
Dane John Gardens
A Georgian-era garden at the southern end of the old town, where you can climb a Roman mound and walk along the top of the medieval city walls.
The gardens centre on the Dane John Mound, originally a Roman burial mound that the Normans later used as a castle mound. From the top you can see the rooftops of the old town and the cathedral. Beside the gardens, a well-preserved stretch of medieval city wall offers a walk along its top, and the Canterbury Castle ruins lie just to the west. Admission is free, with a children's playground and a café kiosk. It's a good stop on the way into town from Canterbury East station.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Canterbury Castle
- The Canterbury Tales Experience
- The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
- Eastbridge Hospital
- Canterbury Roman Museum
- River Stour Punting
- Marlowe Theatre
- Westgate Gardens