Join David Whitehead & Jack Scott from Quex Farms to discover more about their sustainable, regenerative & community practices

Join this talk by David Whitehead, Farm Manager and Jack Scott, BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2023 to discover Quex Farms which is right on our doorsteps here in Thanet.

The farms cover over 2500 acres and produces crops alongside grazing land. David and Jack will share the meaning of the environmental features of the farms including field margins and scrapes, the farms’ association with the Nature Friendly Farming Network, which champions working in sympathy with the land, nature and conservation.

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Quex Farms is part of Quex Park in Birchington-on-Sea in East Kent who are rooted in sustainability, innovation and community with a team at the heart of everything that they do. They are committed to providing local healthy food, whilst leaving their environment in a better position than they found it.David Whitehead is Farm Manager at Quex.Jack Scott was awarded BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2023 and leads the pesticide-free vegetable growing initiative on the estate.

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Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2026 is a day filled with educational workshops and inspiring discussions focused on sustainability and environmental conservation.

Sunday 20 September 2026, 11.30am to 4.00pm

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We are offering a price range for tickets, as Sunken Garden Society is a not-for-profit grass-roots community group, lead and run by volunteers. All ticket fees will go towards the cost of the Fair and the upkeep of the Garden, please choose the option that you feel suits your situation best.

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Established in 2018 the Sunken Garden Society is a volunteer community group formed to assist the local council in the management and revival of this historic garden. The society run regular Community Gardening Days and events to promote the Garden.

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A big thank you to all the Sunken Garden supporters including Charles Burnett III Memorial Fund through Kent Community Foundation, Vattenfall, Kent County Council Members Grant from Luke Evans, Margate Rotary, Academy FM and RHS

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How to get to the Sunken Garden

Roads: the garden is situated just of Royal Esplanade, accessible from the A28 (Canterbury Road). Free parking along the roadside or pay and display in Barnes Avenue carpark located below the garden at the undercliff

Buses: The number 8, 8A, 8X, 932 and 34 bus routes run along Westbrook Avenue with stops at Tyson Avenue, Bridge Crossing and Cliff Avenue. Requiring a 2 to 5 minute walk to the Garden

Trains: Alight at Westgate on Sea or Margate train station, both require an approximate 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride

Kent Costal route, Viking Coastal Trail, King Charles III Coastal Path: The garden is situated on top of the chalk cliffs that run alongside the engineered concrete sea defence and coastal promenade

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