Sunken Garden Eco Fair : Peat with Arit Anderson

What is peat and why is it imperative that gardeners and the horticulture industry, now more than ever, need to learn to grow plants without it? Arit Anderson will discuss the ups and downs of going peat-free and share some tips on how to grow plants successfully.

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Arit Anderson is a garden designer, writer and presenter on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World. 

Inspired by the joy of her own garden, Arit studied gardening at Capel Manor College and won the RHS Chelsea Fresh Talent award in 2013. She later received a Gold Medal at RHS Hampton Court in 2016. Her designs emphasise simplicity, environmental sensitivity and careful plant selection. Through her company, Diamond Hill Garden Design, she offers garden services across London and beyond, including Deià, Majorca.

Working as a presenter for Gardeners’ World, and writing for national publications has enabled Arit to publicise issues about the future of gardening in an ever-changing climate, and to promote solutions to the wider public.

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Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2025 is a day filled with educational workshops and inspiring discussions focused on sustainability and environmental conservation.

Sunday 21 September 2025, 11.00 to 4.30pm

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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 Kent Community Foundation, Mayor of Margate Fund, CoOp and Thanet District Council

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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