Welcome to the
Sunken Garden
Come along to the next Gardening Day on Saturday 30th May, 10am to 12noon
we’ll be celebrating Volunteers’ Week, come and discover what we do and join the friendly group. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome.
At 11am we will also be joined by the Maroon Adventures walkers, who will be dropping in to join a pruning workshop.
Tuesday 9th June, 10am to 12noon
Join the Sunken Gardeners during Great Big Green Week for some Tuesday gardening.
Save the Date: Sunday 21st June, 3pm to 4.30pm
The Great Get Together Community PicNic at the Sunken Garden
Inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us, we invite you to join a Community PicNic at the Sunken Garden.
Bring your favourite picnic rug or chair, drinks and snacks and join us in celebrating the Sunken Garden Community on the longest day of the year.
Let’s make it a wonderful day to remember together
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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