OutdoorsEasy20 to 30 minutes
Westgate Gardens
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About
Riverside public gardens running along the Stour just outside the Westgate, known locally for mature trees, including some notable old specimens, and for the punts drifting past from the nearby Westgate Punts jetty. It's a quieter, greener counterpoint to the High Street crowds a few minutes away, with level paths that suit a slow wander or a bench stop with an ice cream.
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Highlights
- ✓Mature riverside trees, some notable specimens among them
- ✓Level paths directly along the River Stour
- ✓Punts pass by from the nearby Westgate Punts jetty
- ✓A quiet, local alternative to the busy old-town streets
Tips
- →Combine with a walk to or from Westgate Towers, a couple of minutes away.
- →A pleasant spot to watch the punts go by without booking a trip yourself.
- →Free and open year-round, with no gates or closing times to worry about.
Best Season
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