Westgate Gardens

A riverside garden in the old town along the River Stour, with flower beds, ancient city walls and a huge oriental plane tree, ideal for a picnic and a rest.

Westgate Gardens sits right next to Westgate Towers, with the river flowing through it. The gardens include preserved stretches of medieval city wall, large flower beds, and an oriental plane tree about 200 years old, a favourite spot for locals to stroll and picnic. On the western side, a path leads to Tourney Meadows, and in summer punts often glide past on the river. Admission is free, and the gardens can be combined with Westgate Towers and a punting trip at the western end of the old town.

Opening hours

All day

Garden · Riverside · Free entry

Nearby sights

• Westgate Towers
• River Stour Punting
• Eastbridge Hospital
• Canterbury Castle
• Marlowe Theatre
• The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
• The Canterbury Tales Experience
• Dane John Gardens & City Walls

Places to eat nearby

• The Cook's Tale
• The Goods Shed
• Tiny Tim's Tearoom
• The Corner House
• Il Posticino
• The Fordwich Arms

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