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
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 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
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
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