Town Hall Gardens is in the heart of Chatham behind the Brook Theatre. The gardens have many naval history links. They were used as a graveyard before becoming a formal public garden in 1905.
Funding for improvements comes from developer contributions at Whiffens Avenue car park (Garrisons Point).
Consultation
Following a consultation in 2022, we developed an improved proposal for Town Hall Gardens based on feedback from our previous consultation, and we wanted residents to share their views and opinions on the proposals. This consultation ran from 9 November to 18 December 2023 and is now closed.
You can download the Town Hall Gardens masterplan.
Improvements so far
- Tree works - took place in February 2024 to open views in the garden and to remove trees that were in poor condition
- Improved the play area - completely refurbished with 2 new multi-play units, swings, springers, a carousel, seating and floor graphics, all inspired by castles and dragons. There are now more play facilities and for a wider age range.
The play area has been completely refurbished.
Further improvement works in 2025 include:
- resurfacing the footpaths
- improving entrance points along Rope Walk
- further treeworks and replacement trees will be planted in the later stages of the improvement works to ensure successful establishment.
Residents who gave their email addresses in the consultation will be kept up to date.
For more information, email yournew@medway.gov.uk.