下载App
资质规则
旅行
账户
TawseTerrier
WESTGATE GARDENS — 600 YEARS OF HISTORY, DUCKS WITH ATTITUDE AND A RIVER THAT’S SEEN MORE DRAMA THAN EASTENDERS!
韦斯特盖特花园的点评
点评：CANTERBURY! YOU’VE BEEN HIDING A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE RIGHT NEXT TO A MEDIEVAL GATE!
Westgate Gardens is absolutely gorgeous.
And I mean properly gorgeous.
The sort of place where you arrive intending to have a quick look, then suddenly find yourself wandering around admiring flowers, ancient trees, historic buildings and a beautiful river, wondering whether it’s socially acceptable to move into a public garden.
Because, quite frankly, I could happily stay here.
It’s peaceful, picturesque, wonderfully historic and so beautiful that even the ducks look as though they’re living considerably better lives than the rest of us.
FIVE STARS BEFORE I’VE EVEN FINISHED LOOKING AT THE TREES!
FIRST, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE HISTORY! 🏰
Canterbury is one of Britain’s most historic cities.
Romans lived here.
Anglo-Saxons lived here.
Medieval pilgrims travelled here.
Archbishops lived here.
And, in 1170, Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.
Which was rather unfortunate for Thomas, although it did wonders for the city’s medieval pilgrimage industry.
Honestly, medieval Canterbury had everything.
Religion.
Politics.
Royal arguments.
International visitors.
And absolutely no reliable public transport.
Westgate Gardens sits beside the magnificent Westgate Towers, one of Canterbury’s most recognisable landmarks.
The surviving medieval gateway was built in the late fourteenth century and remains an extraordinary reminder of the city’s defensive past.
Just imagine arriving in Canterbury six hundred years ago.
“Good morning. State your business.”
“I’m visiting the city.”
“Are you carrying any weapons?”
“Only a small dagger.”
“Any suspicious goods?”
“Three chickens and some turnips.”
“Reason for visit?”
“Pilgrimage.”
“Very well. Welcome to Canterbury.”
Nowadays, we just wander in carrying smartphones and overpriced coffees.
PROGRESS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
THE RIVER STOUR! 💦
Oh, what a beautiful feature!
The River Great Stour flows through the gardens, creating a wonderfully peaceful setting.
And there’s something magical about a river winding through a historic English city.
The water.
The greenery.
The reflections.
The wildlife.
It’s absolutely lovely.
And you can sometimes see people enjoying the river from boats, which adds to the charm.
I love the thought that people have been using Canterbury’s waterways for centuries.
Of course, in medieval times the river was important for practical reasons.
Transport.
Water.
Industry.
Today, we’re standing beside it taking photographs and saying:
“OOOH, ISN’T THAT PRETTY!”
I think humanity has made some excellent improvements.
Although I suspect a medieval resident would be rather confused.
“What are you doing?”
“Photographing the river.”
“Why?”
“Because it’s beautiful.”
“But it’s just water.”
“YES, BUT LOOK AT THE REFLECTIONS!”
“Have you considered doing some actual work?”
“Absolutely not. I’m on holiday.”
NOW, THE GARDENS THEMSELVES! 🌸
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
Lovely lawns, gorgeous planting, magnificent mature trees and picturesque pathways.
It’s the sort of place that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your surroundings.
And what surroundings!
One of the most remarkable features is the enormous old Oriental plane tree, often referred to as the Westgate Gardens plane tree.
It’s a magnificent, sprawling specimen, estimated to be around 200 years old.
TWO HUNDRED YEARS!
Imagine what that tree has witnessed.
Victorian ladies and gentlemen strolling through the gardens.
Two World Wars.
The invention of the telephone.
The arrival of motor cars.
The internet.
And countless people standing underneath it saying:
“BLOODY HELL, THAT’S A BIG TREE!”
After two centuries, you’d think somebody might have given it a medal.
Or at least a birthday cake.
Although finding a cake big enough could prove problematic.
And where exactly do you put the candles?
THE FIRE BRIGADE WOULD HAVE TO BE ON STANDBY.
AND THE DUCKS! 🦆
Naturally, no beautiful English riverside garden would be complete without ducks.
And I strongly suspect Canterbury’s ducks are considerably more sophisticated than ordinary ducks.
After all, these are CANTERBURY ducks.
Historic ducks.
Cathedral-adjacent ducks.
Possibly ducks with university degrees.
I can just imagine them discussing the finer points of medieval history.
“Quack.”
“Indeed, Gerald. The Norman influence on Canterbury’s architecture is particularly fascinating.”
“Quack quack.”
“Quite so. But I still maintain that the bread situation is unacceptable.”
“QUAAAAACK!”
“There’s no need to bring the Archbishop into this.”
And let’s be honest, ducks have absolutely mastered the art of looking busy while achieving very little.
They paddle.
They waddle.
They occasionally shout at one another.
And then they sit down.
I THINK I’VE FOUND MY IDEAL RETIREMENT PLAN.
AND WHAT ABOUT THE ROMANS? 🇮🇹
Canterbury was known to the Romans as Durovernum Cantiacorum.
Which is a magnificent name, although admittedly rather difficult to fit on a road sign.
The Romans developed the settlement into an important town with streets, public buildings and defensive walls.
And centuries later, parts of the city’s historic character remain visible.
Imagine a Roman official arriving in modern Canterbury.
“Where are the baths?”
“There’s a leisure centre.”
“The forum?”
“Shopping area.”
“The amphitheatre?”
“Not here, I’m afraid.”
“And what are those people doing by the river?”
“Feeding ducks.”
“FOR WHAT PURPOSE?”
“Entertainment.”
“THE EMPIRE HAS FALLEN.”
To be fair, the Romans were rather good at building things.
Roads.
Aqueducts.
Bathhouses.
Walls.
And enormous public structures.
Meanwhile, modern Britain can spend six months discussing whether to repair a pothole.
Perhaps we should invite them back as consultants.
BUT THE BEST THING ABOUT WESTGATE GARDENS? ❤️
It’s the atmosphere.
There’s something genuinely special about being surrounded by so much history and natural beauty.
The medieval towers standing nearby.
The peaceful river.
The beautiful gardens.
The enormous trees.
It’s one of those places where you can simply enjoy being.
No rush.
No pressure.
No need to spend a fortune.
Just a wonderful little escape from the busy streets of Canterbury.
And that’s something I really appreciate.
Because sometimes the best attractions aren’t enormous museums or famous monuments.
Sometimes they’re beautiful green spaces where you can sit beside a river, admire the surroundings and enjoy a bit of peace.
Until a duck starts shouting.
Obviously.
SO, WOULD I RECOMMEND WESTGATE GARDENS?
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY YES!
If you’re visiting Canterbury, this is somewhere you really should see.
It’s beautiful.
It’s historic.
It’s relaxing.
And it’s a wonderful reminder of how much character and charm this city has.
Whether you’re interested in history, photography, nature or simply fancy a lovely walk, Westgate Gardens is an absolute delight.
FIVE ENORMOUS, MEDIEVALLY MAGNIFICENT STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My only suggestion?
Install a little sign beside the historic tree:
“PLEASE RESPECT THIS TREE. IT HAS SURVIVED TWO CENTURIES OF BRITISH WEATHER AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN YOUR OPINIONS.”
And another beside the river:
“WARNING: DUCKS MAY ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE VISITORS IN UNLICENSED HISTORICAL DEBATE.”
Perhaps even one beside the Westgate Towers:
“MEDIEVAL SECURITY CHECKPOINT. PLEASE DECLARE ALL SWORDS, TURNIPS AND UNPAID FEUDAL TAXES.”
WESTGATE GARDENS — WHERE THE RIVER IS BEAUTIFUL, THE TREES ARE ANCIENT, THE HISTORY IS FASCINATING AND THE DUCKS ARE CLEARLY RUNNING THEIR OWN MEDIEVAL KINGDOM! 🌳🦆🤣
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. COMPLETELY CHARMING. AND AN ABSOLUTE MUST WHEN VISITING CANTERBURY!
And finally, to the ducks of Westgate Gardens:
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your estate.
Thank you for allowing the public access.
PLEASE DON’T INCREASE THE RENT.
Westgate Gardens is absolutely gorgeous.
And I mean properly gorgeous.
The sort of place where you arrive intending to have a quick look, then suddenly find yourself wandering around admiring flowers, ancient trees, historic buildings and a beautiful river, wondering whether it’s socially acceptable to move into a public garden.
Because, quite frankly, I could happily stay here.
It’s peaceful, picturesque, wonderfully historic and so beautiful that even the ducks look as though they’re living considerably better lives than the rest of us.
FIVE STARS BEFORE I’VE EVEN FINISHED LOOKING AT THE TREES!
FIRST, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE HISTORY! 🏰
Canterbury is one of Britain’s most historic cities.
Romans lived here.
Anglo-Saxons lived here.
Medieval pilgrims travelled here.
Archbishops lived here.
And, in 1170, Thomas Becket was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral.
Which was rather unfortunate for Thomas, although it did wonders for the city’s medieval pilgrimage industry.
Honestly, medieval Canterbury had everything.
Religion.
Politics.
Royal arguments.
International visitors.
And absolutely no reliable public transport.
Westgate Gardens sits beside the magnificent Westgate Towers, one of Canterbury’s most recognisable landmarks.
The surviving medieval gateway was built in the late fourteenth century and remains an extraordinary reminder of the city’s defensive past.
Just imagine arriving in Canterbury six hundred years ago.
“Good morning. State your business.”
“I’m visiting the city.”
“Are you carrying any weapons?”
“Only a small dagger.”
“Any suspicious goods?”
“Three chickens and some turnips.”
“Reason for visit?”
“Pilgrimage.”
“Very well. Welcome to Canterbury.”
Nowadays, we just wander in carrying smartphones and overpriced coffees.
PROGRESS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!
THE RIVER STOUR! 💦
Oh, what a beautiful feature!
The River Great Stour flows through the gardens, creating a wonderfully peaceful setting.
And there’s something magical about a river winding through a historic English city.
The water.
The greenery.
The reflections.
The wildlife.
It’s absolutely lovely.
And you can sometimes see people enjoying the river from boats, which adds to the charm.
I love the thought that people have been using Canterbury’s waterways for centuries.
Of course, in medieval times the river was important for practical reasons.
Transport.
Water.
Industry.
Today, we’re standing beside it taking photographs and saying:
“OOOH, ISN’T THAT PRETTY!”
I think humanity has made some excellent improvements.
Although I suspect a medieval resident would be rather confused.
“What are you doing?”
“Photographing the river.”
“Why?”
“Because it’s beautiful.”
“But it’s just water.”
“YES, BUT LOOK AT THE REFLECTIONS!”
“Have you considered doing some actual work?”
“Absolutely not. I’m on holiday.”
NOW, THE GARDENS THEMSELVES! 🌸
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
Lovely lawns, gorgeous planting, magnificent mature trees and picturesque pathways.
It’s the sort of place that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your surroundings.
And what surroundings!
One of the most remarkable features is the enormous old Oriental plane tree, often referred to as the Westgate Gardens plane tree.
It’s a magnificent, sprawling specimen, estimated to be around 200 years old.
TWO HUNDRED YEARS!
Imagine what that tree has witnessed.
Victorian ladies and gentlemen strolling through the gardens.
Two World Wars.
The invention of the telephone.
The arrival of motor cars.
The internet.
And countless people standing underneath it saying:
“BLOODY HELL, THAT’S A BIG TREE!”
After two centuries, you’d think somebody might have given it a medal.
Or at least a birthday cake.
Although finding a cake big enough could prove problematic.
And where exactly do you put the candles?
THE FIRE BRIGADE WOULD HAVE TO BE ON STANDBY.
AND THE DUCKS! 🦆
Naturally, no beautiful English riverside garden would be complete without ducks.
And I strongly suspect Canterbury’s ducks are considerably more sophisticated than ordinary ducks.
After all, these are CANTERBURY ducks.
Historic ducks.
Cathedral-adjacent ducks.
Possibly ducks with university degrees.
I can just imagine them discussing the finer points of medieval history.
“Quack.”
“Indeed, Gerald. The Norman influence on Canterbury’s architecture is particularly fascinating.”
“Quack quack.”
“Quite so. But I still maintain that the bread situation is unacceptable.”
“QUAAAAACK!”
“There’s no need to bring the Archbishop into this.”
And let’s be honest, ducks have absolutely mastered the art of looking busy while achieving very little.
They paddle.
They waddle.
They occasionally shout at one another.
And then they sit down.
I THINK I’VE FOUND MY IDEAL RETIREMENT PLAN.
AND WHAT ABOUT THE ROMANS? 🇮🇹
Canterbury was known to the Romans as Durovernum Cantiacorum.
Which is a magnificent name, although admittedly rather difficult to fit on a road sign.
The Romans developed the settlement into an important town with streets, public buildings and defensive walls.
And centuries later, parts of the city’s historic character remain visible.
Imagine a Roman official arriving in modern Canterbury.
“Where are the baths?”
“There’s a leisure centre.”
“The forum?”
“Shopping area.”
“The amphitheatre?”
“Not here, I’m afraid.”
“And what are those people doing by the river?”
“Feeding ducks.”
“FOR WHAT PURPOSE?”
“Entertainment.”
“THE EMPIRE HAS FALLEN.”
To be fair, the Romans were rather good at building things.
Roads.
Aqueducts.
Bathhouses.
Walls.
And enormous public structures.
Meanwhile, modern Britain can spend six months discussing whether to repair a pothole.
Perhaps we should invite them back as consultants.
BUT THE BEST THING ABOUT WESTGATE GARDENS? ❤️
It’s the atmosphere.
There’s something genuinely special about being surrounded by so much history and natural beauty.
The medieval towers standing nearby.
The peaceful river.
The beautiful gardens.
The enormous trees.
It’s one of those places where you can simply enjoy being.
No rush.
No pressure.
No need to spend a fortune.
Just a wonderful little escape from the busy streets of Canterbury.
And that’s something I really appreciate.
Because sometimes the best attractions aren’t enormous museums or famous monuments.
Sometimes they’re beautiful green spaces where you can sit beside a river, admire the surroundings and enjoy a bit of peace.
Until a duck starts shouting.
Obviously.
SO, WOULD I RECOMMEND WESTGATE GARDENS?
ABSOLUTELY BLOODY YES!
If you’re visiting Canterbury, this is somewhere you really should see.
It’s beautiful.
It’s historic.
It’s relaxing.
And it’s a wonderful reminder of how much character and charm this city has.
Whether you’re interested in history, photography, nature or simply fancy a lovely walk, Westgate Gardens is an absolute delight.
FIVE ENORMOUS, MEDIEVALLY MAGNIFICENT STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My only suggestion?
Install a little sign beside the historic tree:
“PLEASE RESPECT THIS TREE. IT HAS SURVIVED TWO CENTURIES OF BRITISH WEATHER AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN YOUR OPINIONS.”
And another beside the river:
“WARNING: DUCKS MAY ATTEMPT TO ENGAGE VISITORS IN UNLICENSED HISTORICAL DEBATE.”
Perhaps even one beside the Westgate Towers:
“MEDIEVAL SECURITY CHECKPOINT. PLEASE DECLARE ALL SWORDS, TURNIPS AND UNPAID FEUDAL TAXES.”
WESTGATE GARDENS — WHERE THE RIVER IS BEAUTIFUL, THE TREES ARE ANCIENT, THE HISTORY IS FASCINATING AND THE DUCKS ARE CLEARLY RUNNING THEIR OWN MEDIEVAL KINGDOM! 🌳🦆🤣
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. COMPLETELY CHARMING. AND AN ABSOLUTE MUST WHEN VISITING CANTERBURY!
And finally, to the ducks of Westgate Gardens:
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your estate.
Thank you for allowing the public access.
PLEASE DON’T INCREASE THE RENT.
翻译：坎特伯雷！你竟然在一个中世纪风格的城门旁边藏着这样一片“小小天堂”！
西门花园真是美得不可方物。
真的美到极致了。
这里就是那种你本打算匆匆一瞥，结果却不知不觉漫步其中，欣赏着鲜花、古老的树木、历史悠久的建筑以及一条美丽的河流，甚至还会忍不住想：搬到这样的公共花园里住是否合乎常理呢？
说实在的，我完全愿意在这里长住下去。
这里宁静又祥和。风景如画、历史悠久得令人赞叹，美得连鸭子看起来都过得比我们好得多。
我还没看完那些树木呢，就已经想给五星好评了！
首先，让我们来聊聊历史吧！🏰
坎特伯雷是英国历史上最为悠久的城市之一。
罗马人曾在此居住。
盎格鲁-撒克逊人也曾在此生活。
中世纪的朝圣者们也纷纷来到这里。
大主教们也曾在此驻留。
1170年，托马斯·贝克特在坎特伯雷大教堂遇害。这对托马斯来说相当不幸，不过却大大促进了这座城市的中世纪朝圣旅游业。
说实话，中世纪的坎特伯雷应有尽有。
宗教。
政治。
王室纷争。
各国游客。
只是完全没有可靠的公共交通系统。
韦斯特盖特花园毗邻宏伟的韦斯特盖特塔楼，后者是坎特伯雷最具标志性的地标之一。现存的这座中世纪城门建于14世纪末，它依然是这座城市昔日防御体系的一个绝佳见证。
试想像一下：六百年前抵达坎特伯雷的情景吧。
“早上好。请问有何贵干？”
“我前来游览这座城市。”
“你携带武器了吗？”
“只有一把小匕首。”
“有没有什么可疑的物品？”
“三只鸡，还有一些芜菁。”
“此行的目的是什么？”
“朝圣。”
“好吧。欢迎来到坎特伯雷。”
如今，。我们只是拿着智能手机、捧着价格昂贵的咖啡，漫无目的地闲逛着。
进步啊，女士们先生们！
斯特尔河！💦
哦，真是一处绝美的景致！
大斯特尔河蜿蜒流经花园，营造出一种无比宁静的氛围。
一条河流穿行于历史悠久的英国城市之中，真是别有一番魅力。
流水、绿植、水中的倒影，还有各种野生动物……
简直美不胜收。
有时还能看到人们乘船惬意地享受河上时光，这更增添了这份魅力呢。我很喜欢这样一个想法：几个世纪以来，人们一直在利用坎特伯雷的水道。
当然，在中世纪时期，这条河在实际用途上也至关重要。
运输、供水、工业生产……
如今，我们站在河边拍照，还会赞叹道：
“哇，真是太美了！”
我觉得人类确实做出了不少出色的改进。
不过我猜中世纪的居民肯定会感到困惑不已。
“你们在做什么？”
“在给河拍照。”
“为什么？”
“因为它太美了。”“可那不过是水而已。”
“没错，但看看那些倒影吧！”
“你有没有考虑过做点正经工作呢？”
“绝对不行。我正在度假呢。”
好了，现在来看看花园本身吧！🌸
真是美不胜收。
漂亮的草坪、绚丽的植物、参天的古树，还有如画般的小径。
这是个能让人放慢脚步、好好享受周遭美景的好地方。
这环境真是无与伦比啊！
最引人注目的景观之一，就是那棵巨大而古老的东方悬铃木。它常被称作“韦斯特盖特花园的悬铃木”。
这是一棵极为壮观、枝叶繁茂的大树，据估计树龄约为200年。
两百年啊！
想象一下这棵树都见证了些什么吧。
维多利亚时代的绅士淑女们在花园中漫步。
两次世界大战。
电话的发明。
汽车的出现。
互联网的诞生。
还有无数人站在树下惊叹道：
“天哪，这棵树可真大啊！”
两个世纪过去了……你可能会觉得，应该有人给它颁个奖章才对。
或者至少送个生日蛋糕吧。
不过要找到一个足够大的蛋糕恐怕会有些困难。
还有，蜡烛到底该放在哪儿呢？
消防队肯定得随时待命才行。
还有那些鸭子！🦆
显然，一个漂亮的英国河畔花园要是没有鸭子的话就不算完整了。
我敢肯定，坎特伯雷的鸭子比普通鸭子要“有品位”得多。
毕竟，这可是坎特伯雷的鸭子啊——历史悠久的鸭子呢。大教堂旁的鸭子们。
说不定还是拥有大学学位的鸭子呢。
我简直能想象到它们在讨论中世纪历史的种种细节。
“嘎。”
“没错，杰拉德。诺曼人在坎特伯雷建筑风格上的影响实在引人入胜。”
“嘎嘎。”
“正是如此。不过我依然认为那里的面包质量实在糟糕至极。”
“嘎——！！”
“没必要把大主教也牵扯进来啊。”
说实话吧……鸭子们简直把“表面上忙得不可开交，实际上没什么实事可做”这门艺术发挥到极致了。
它们划水。
它们摇摇摆摆地走动。
偶尔还会互相叫嚷几句。
然后就坐下了。
我想我找到理想的退休生活模式了。
那么罗马人又如何呢？🇮🇹
罗马人将坎特伯雷称作“Durovernum Cantiacorum”。
这名字真是响亮又气派，不过说实话，实在难以刻在路牌上。
罗马人把这里发展成了一座拥有多条街道的重要城镇。公共建筑与防御墙。
几个世纪过去了，这座城市的历史风貌依然清晰可辨。
想象一下，一位罗马官员来到现代的坎特伯雷。
“浴场在哪里？”
“那儿有个休闲中心。”
“广场呢？”
“就是商业区啦。”
“圆形竞技场呢？”
“恐怕这里没有哦。”
“那些人在河边做什么呢？”
“在喂鸭子。”
“此举有何用处？”
“为了娱乐而已。”
“帝国已经灭亡了啊。”
公平地说，罗马人确实很擅长建造各类建筑。道路。
引水渠。
浴场。
城墙。
还有那些规模宏大的公共建筑。
与此同时，现代的英国人却要花上六个月时间来讨论是否该修补一个坑洼路面。
或许我们应该请他们回来担任顾问呢。
不过，韦斯特盖特花园最棒的地方是什么呢？❤️
就是这里的氛围啊。
被如此丰富的历史遗迹与自然美景所环绕，真的有种特别的感觉。
附近的中世纪塔楼、宁静的河流、美丽的花园，还有那些参天大树……这是个可以让人尽情放松的好地方。
无需着急。
没有压力。
也用不着花大价钱。
简直就是从坎特伯雷繁忙街道中逃离出来的绝佳去处。
这一点真的让我非常欣赏。
因为有时候，最棒的“景点”并非那些巨大的博物馆或著名的纪念碑。
有时，它们只是那些美丽的绿地——你可以坐在河边，欣赏周围的景色，享受片刻的宁静。
直到有只鸭子开始叫起来。
显然啦。
所以，就是这样。我会推荐韦斯特盖特花园吗？
绝对会！
如果你要游览坎特伯雷，这里绝对是不可错过的地方。
它美不胜收。
它富有历史底蕴。
它能让人心旷神怡。
它也很好地展现了这座城市的独特魅力与风情。
无论你对历史、摄影、自然感兴趣，还是只是想悠闲地散散步，韦斯特盖特花园都是一个绝佳之选。
五星好评！满分五颗中世纪风格的华丽星星！⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
我唯一的建议是什么呢？
就在那棵历史悠久的树旁立个小牌子：
“请尊重这棵树。它已经挺过了两个世纪的英国恶劣天气，对您的各种观点毫无兴趣。”
在河边也立一块牌子：
“警告：鸭子们可能会试图与游客展开未经许可的历史辩论。”
或许还可以在西门塔楼旁也立一块：
“中世纪安检站。请主动申报您携带的所有宝剑、芜菁以及尚未缴纳的封建税。”西门花园——这里的河流美丽动人，树木古老苍劲，历史底蕴引人入胜；而那些鸭子们显然正在统治着属于它们自己的“中世纪王国”呢！🌳🦆🤣
真是美不胜收、魅力十足。来到坎特伯雷，这里绝对是必游之地！
最后，献给西门花园的鸭子们：
能参观你们的领地，我真是开心极了。
感谢你们允许公众入内参观。
请务必不要提高租金哦。
西门花园真是美得不可方物。
真的美到极致了。
这里就是那种你本打算匆匆一瞥，结果却不知不觉漫步其中，欣赏着鲜花、古老的树木、历史悠久的建筑以及一条美丽的河流，甚至还会忍不住想：搬到这样的公共花园里住是否合乎常理呢？
说实在的，我完全愿意在这里长住下去。
这里宁静又祥和。风景如画、历史悠久得令人赞叹，美得连鸭子看起来都过得比我们好得多。
我还没看完那些树木呢，就已经想给五星好评了！
首先，让我们来聊聊历史吧！🏰
坎特伯雷是英国历史上最为悠久的城市之一。
罗马人曾在此居住。
盎格鲁-撒克逊人也曾在此生活。
中世纪的朝圣者们也纷纷来到这里。
大主教们也曾在此驻留。
1170年，托马斯·贝克特在坎特伯雷大教堂遇害。这对托马斯来说相当不幸，不过却大大促进了这座城市的中世纪朝圣旅游业。
说实话，中世纪的坎特伯雷应有尽有。
宗教。
政治。
王室纷争。
各国游客。
只是完全没有可靠的公共交通系统。
韦斯特盖特花园毗邻宏伟的韦斯特盖特塔楼，后者是坎特伯雷最具标志性的地标之一。现存的这座中世纪城门建于14世纪末，它依然是这座城市昔日防御体系的一个绝佳见证。
试想像一下：六百年前抵达坎特伯雷的情景吧。
“早上好。请问有何贵干？”
“我前来游览这座城市。”
“你携带武器了吗？”
“只有一把小匕首。”
“有没有什么可疑的物品？”
“三只鸡，还有一些芜菁。”
“此行的目的是什么？”
“朝圣。”
“好吧。欢迎来到坎特伯雷。”
如今，。我们只是拿着智能手机、捧着价格昂贵的咖啡，漫无目的地闲逛着。
进步啊，女士们先生们！
斯特尔河！💦
哦，真是一处绝美的景致！
大斯特尔河蜿蜒流经花园，营造出一种无比宁静的氛围。
一条河流穿行于历史悠久的英国城市之中，真是别有一番魅力。
流水、绿植、水中的倒影，还有各种野生动物……
简直美不胜收。
有时还能看到人们乘船惬意地享受河上时光，这更增添了这份魅力呢。我很喜欢这样一个想法：几个世纪以来，人们一直在利用坎特伯雷的水道。
当然，在中世纪时期，这条河在实际用途上也至关重要。
运输、供水、工业生产……
如今，我们站在河边拍照，还会赞叹道：
“哇，真是太美了！”
我觉得人类确实做出了不少出色的改进。
不过我猜中世纪的居民肯定会感到困惑不已。
“你们在做什么？”
“在给河拍照。”
“为什么？”
“因为它太美了。”“可那不过是水而已。”
“没错，但看看那些倒影吧！”
“你有没有考虑过做点正经工作呢？”
“绝对不行。我正在度假呢。”
好了，现在来看看花园本身吧！🌸
真是美不胜收。
漂亮的草坪、绚丽的植物、参天的古树，还有如画般的小径。
这是个能让人放慢脚步、好好享受周遭美景的好地方。
这环境真是无与伦比啊！
最引人注目的景观之一，就是那棵巨大而古老的东方悬铃木。它常被称作“韦斯特盖特花园的悬铃木”。
这是一棵极为壮观、枝叶繁茂的大树，据估计树龄约为200年。
两百年啊！
想象一下这棵树都见证了些什么吧。
维多利亚时代的绅士淑女们在花园中漫步。
两次世界大战。
电话的发明。
汽车的出现。
互联网的诞生。
还有无数人站在树下惊叹道：
“天哪，这棵树可真大啊！”
两个世纪过去了……你可能会觉得，应该有人给它颁个奖章才对。
或者至少送个生日蛋糕吧。
不过要找到一个足够大的蛋糕恐怕会有些困难。
还有，蜡烛到底该放在哪儿呢？
消防队肯定得随时待命才行。
还有那些鸭子！🦆
显然，一个漂亮的英国河畔花园要是没有鸭子的话就不算完整了。
我敢肯定，坎特伯雷的鸭子比普通鸭子要“有品位”得多。
毕竟，这可是坎特伯雷的鸭子啊——历史悠久的鸭子呢。大教堂旁的鸭子们。
说不定还是拥有大学学位的鸭子呢。
我简直能想象到它们在讨论中世纪历史的种种细节。
“嘎。”
“没错，杰拉德。诺曼人在坎特伯雷建筑风格上的影响实在引人入胜。”
“嘎嘎。”
“正是如此。不过我依然认为那里的面包质量实在糟糕至极。”
“嘎——！！”
“没必要把大主教也牵扯进来啊。”
说实话吧……鸭子们简直把“表面上忙得不可开交，实际上没什么实事可做”这门艺术发挥到极致了。
它们划水。
它们摇摇摆摆地走动。
偶尔还会互相叫嚷几句。
然后就坐下了。
我想我找到理想的退休生活模式了。
那么罗马人又如何呢？🇮🇹
罗马人将坎特伯雷称作“Durovernum Cantiacorum”。
这名字真是响亮又气派，不过说实话，实在难以刻在路牌上。
罗马人把这里发展成了一座拥有多条街道的重要城镇。公共建筑与防御墙。
几个世纪过去了，这座城市的历史风貌依然清晰可辨。
想象一下，一位罗马官员来到现代的坎特伯雷。
“浴场在哪里？”
“那儿有个休闲中心。”
“广场呢？”
“就是商业区啦。”
“圆形竞技场呢？”
“恐怕这里没有哦。”
“那些人在河边做什么呢？”
“在喂鸭子。”
“此举有何用处？”
“为了娱乐而已。”
“帝国已经灭亡了啊。”
公平地说，罗马人确实很擅长建造各类建筑。道路。
引水渠。
浴场。
城墙。
还有那些规模宏大的公共建筑。
与此同时，现代的英国人却要花上六个月时间来讨论是否该修补一个坑洼路面。
或许我们应该请他们回来担任顾问呢。
不过，韦斯特盖特花园最棒的地方是什么呢？❤️
就是这里的氛围啊。
被如此丰富的历史遗迹与自然美景所环绕，真的有种特别的感觉。
附近的中世纪塔楼、宁静的河流、美丽的花园，还有那些参天大树……这是个可以让人尽情放松的好地方。
无需着急。
没有压力。
也用不着花大价钱。
简直就是从坎特伯雷繁忙街道中逃离出来的绝佳去处。
这一点真的让我非常欣赏。
因为有时候，最棒的“景点”并非那些巨大的博物馆或著名的纪念碑。
有时，它们只是那些美丽的绿地——你可以坐在河边，欣赏周围的景色，享受片刻的宁静。
直到有只鸭子开始叫起来。
显然啦。
所以，就是这样。我会推荐韦斯特盖特花园吗？
绝对会！
如果你要游览坎特伯雷，这里绝对是不可错过的地方。
它美不胜收。
它富有历史底蕴。
它能让人心旷神怡。
它也很好地展现了这座城市的独特魅力与风情。
无论你对历史、摄影、自然感兴趣，还是只是想悠闲地散散步，韦斯特盖特花园都是一个绝佳之选。
五星好评！满分五颗中世纪风格的华丽星星！⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
我唯一的建议是什么呢？
就在那棵历史悠久的树旁立个小牌子：
“请尊重这棵树。它已经挺过了两个世纪的英国恶劣天气，对您的各种观点毫无兴趣。”
在河边也立一块牌子：
“警告：鸭子们可能会试图与游客展开未经许可的历史辩论。”
或许还可以在西门塔楼旁也立一块：
“中世纪安检站。请主动申报您携带的所有宝剑、芜菁以及尚未缴纳的封建税。”西门花园——这里的河流美丽动人，树木古老苍劲，历史底蕴引人入胜；而那些鸭子们显然正在统治着属于它们自己的“中世纪王国”呢！🌳🦆🤣
真是美不胜收、魅力十足。来到坎特伯雷，这里绝对是必游之地！
最后，献给西门花园的鸭子们：
能参观你们的领地，我真是开心极了。
感谢你们允许公众入内参观。
请务必不要提高租金哦。
© 2026 Tripadvisor 版权所有。
部分照片由 VFM Leonardo 提供。
TripAdvisor公司对外部网站的内容一概不负责。优惠价格中不含税和其他费用。
ICP证：沪B2-20200433
沪ICP备20013175号
沪公网安备31010502005427号鹰程信息技术（上海）有限公司
