Kensington Gardens was built in 1922 in the inter-war period as a public works project for unemployed men coming back from WW1. Much of the landscaping is from reused concrete, which shows that Lowestoft was into recycling before recycling became popular.
The Japanese inspired theme was popular at the time and reflected what Lowestoft thought looked oriental, even if a real Japanese visitor would look at the garden in puzzlement. Nonetheless Kensington Gardens, with its genteel Edwardian style, peaceful atmosphere and quiet nooks to sit and ponder, is lovely by any measure.
While you're here, please enjoy the Tea Room. There's nothing finer than a lovely summer day and sitting outside with a cream tea and watching the bowlers.
You can see more views of Kensington Garden throughout the years at http://www.lowestofthistory.com/places/kensington.html
The Boating Pond has been in the Garden from the very beginning. For many years it had electric boa…
This tree was planted in 2012 to mark Holocaust Memorial Day (Jan. 27th) and Lowestoft's role in aid…
The fish pond is where the ducks go to play and the fish go to hide. If you see a nesting duck napp…
The Bowls Greens have been at Kensington Gardens from the very beginning. There is a league that pl…
Tennis was a popular sport when the Gardens were created and the courts have always been a popular a…
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