Introduction
Marke Wood Gardens is a public park of unknown size that was a gift to the people of Deal in 1927. The park includes a sports ground, pavilion, rose garden and a seafront walk.
Rose gardens are always popular in town parks. Here, former allotment ground has been transformed with over 3000 roses, planted in a formal design of rose beds within grass and paved paths. There is a brick-pier pergola and the entrance arch is in memory of Councillor Mrs Margaret Webber.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal site for general public use.
Owners
Kent County Council
County Hall Maidstone Kent, ME14 1XQ
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Sports Pavilion
- Walk
- Description: A seafront walk
- Fountain
- Description: The gift of Marke Wood Gardens by Agnes Marke Wood of Walmer Place to the people of Deal in 1927 is recorded on the drinking fountain.
- Tree Avenue
- Description: There are avenues of ash, lime and alder.
- Rose Garden
- Description: Former allotment ground has been transformed with over 3000 roses, planted in a formal design of rose beds within grass and paved paths.
- Pergola
- Description: There is a brick-pier pergola and the entrance arch is in memory of Councillor Mrs Margaret Webber.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Deal
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 12 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent