Introduction
The Memorial Park, Herne Bay is an urban park containing sports and recreational areas. The area is currently the focus of a regeneration scheme to improve facilities and access.
The new land drainage system, renovation of the memorial garden, renewal of many trees and the creation of a ‘garden of the four seasons' will rejuvenate the park. There is considerable provision for tennis and bowls.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
This is a municipal space for general public use.
Owners
Canterbury City Council
Military Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YW
- History
Memorial Park, Herne Bay is part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and has been protected since February 2017 under the Centenary Fields protection type.Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Tree Feature
- Description: The original diagonal chines planted with chestnut trees focus on the memorial garden.
- Tree Avenue
- Description: Avenue of Remembrance.
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- Gate
- Description: Memorial gates.
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- Boating Lake
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Commemorative
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Herne and
- References
References
- Kent Gardens Trust {A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent} (Kent Gardens Trust) 10 A Presentation of Parks: A survey of amenity parks and gardens in Kent