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The Garden Gate

The Garden Gate is a community garden based in Northdown Park, growing a mixture of plants, flowers and vegetables using organic methods. We also have a wildlife pond, two polytunnels, a shade house, some coppiced woodland and a green roof on one of our buildings.

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The Garden Gate
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About The Garden Gate

The garden is run as an independent charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health and have been on this site since approximately 1998, and best described as an ‘Ornamental Vegetable Garden’.

We aim to promote inclusion and reduce prejudice by bringing people together whilst supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs to engage in meaningful health, educational, creative, social, environmental and leisure opportunities.

We hold various events throughout the year which can be found on our website www.thegardengateproject.co.uk or our FaceBook page

Northdown House opposite has an attractive garden open free to the public and it is possible to walk through the park to the sandy beaches at Botany Bay and Palm Bay.

Website:

https://www.thegardengateproject.co.uk

The Garden Gate features

  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Garden Gate,
Margate,
Kent,
CT9 3TP

Directions to The Garden Gate
Located within Northdown Park, opp Friends Corner on Northdown Park Rd B2052 between Margate & Broadstairs, nr Northdown House.

The Garden Gate openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. inc wood fired pizzas with toppings from the garden will be on sale.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 June to 14 June.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • The garden is flat and on one level with grass or wood chip paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Garden Gate. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Garden Gate. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Garden Gate, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Garden Gate are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Garden Gate seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.