Westgate Gardens

Westgate Gardens is a historic garden space situated within and around the famous Westgate Towers in Canterbury's city wall. The gardens have been developed within the ancient fortifications and feature Victorian-era plantings combined with more recent horticultural additions. The site offers terraced plantings, specimen trees and seating areas positioned to take advantage of views across the old city.

The Westgate Towers are one of Canterbury's most iconic structures, dating from the 14th century. The gardens themselves are more recent, but they complement the heritage setting beautifully. Walking through the gardens, you encounter glimpses of the historic masonry and can appreciate the scale and construction of the medieval fortifications. Visitors can stroll around the gardens and climb to the top of the towers for panoramic views across Canterbury and the surrounding countryside.

The combination of historic architecture and garden space creates a unique environment in the heart of the city. Westgate Gardens serves both as a pleasant outdoor space for relaxation and as a vantage point for understanding Canterbury's medieval defensive system and urban layout.