# Dane John Gardens, Canterbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This historic Canterbury park offers accessible pathways, wheelchair-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant, though picnics aren't permitted and baby changing isn't available. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/attractions/dane-john-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Dane John Gardens Watling Street [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4376420394639143664&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Stuart Pritchard](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109595108440553238450) **In short:** Dane John Gardens is a park in Canterbury, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 733 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Dane John Gardens This historic Canterbury park offers accessible pathways, wheelchair-friendly facilities and an onsite restaurant, though picnics aren't permitted and baby changing isn't available. ## What's nearby - White Hart Inn next door - Club Chemistry next door - Whitefriars Canterbury 250m away - ALDI 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Friday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM **Sunday** 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Gillian Culff](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104589839055515320352/reviews) ★★★★★ This public park quickly became one of my favorite spots in Canterbury. There are many lovely shade trees, pretty flower beds, and a nice fountain. Icing on the cake are the mound that you can climb for a view and the city wall, which you can walk on top of. I like to pick up some food at nearby M&S and picnic here. I envy the people who live in the townhouses that front on this park. What an amazing front yard they have! · via Google [Ian Palmer](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116738375094208122633/reviews) ★★★★★ A wonderful spot just set aside from the hustle and bustle of Canterbury city centre. There is a fabulous Spanish/Mexican themed cafe that serves up a mean latte and some surprisingly good food. An excellent spot to pause before heading back into Canterbury for the history and shops! · via Google [Uknow](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105565352037119825082/reviews) ★★★★★ Just a short stroll from Canterbury bus station, I found the perfect spot to pass some time before my bus arrived. I spent a lovely time relaxing on a bench and taking a leisurely walk through the park. A charming little escape in the heart of the city! · via Google [Alex Clifford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105900161710116577006/reviews) ★★★★★ Canterbury City council have shut the park for 9 months over summer and spaffed £20 million quid of your council tax to do so. It was a great place and now they've shut the whole thing. It was great before and didn't need changing and now it's unusable. Total waste of the best park this end of town. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47decbdf0ecdbd65:0x3cbc2b29623db2f0!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Canterbury [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2752295%2C1.0780804) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (733 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Canterbury [More attractions in Canterbury](https://staycation.co.uk/canterbury/attractions) ★ 4.4 (733 reviews) [Visit official website](https://explorekent.org/activities/dane-john-gardens/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01227 862 000](tel:01227862000) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Canterbury **Plus Code** 9F3373GH+36 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47decbdf0ecdbd65:0x3cbc2b29623db2f0!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47decbdf0ecdbd65:0x3cbc2b29623db2f0!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47decbdf0ecdbd65:0x3cbc2b29623db2f0!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Canterbury Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Dane John Gardens is best for ages 4+. ### Is Dane John Gardens wheelchair accessible? Dane John Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Dane John Gardens? Yes: paid car park. ### How do I contact Dane John Gardens? 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