Howe Park Trust
Where community matters
Howe Park Trust is a new and independent community organisation based within the old Howe Barracks site off Littlebourne Road, Canterbury.
The trust is being set up adjacent to the Royal Parade housing development by Taylor Wimpey South East in partnership with Canterbury City Council, the Ministry of Defence, Royal Parade residents and the wider local community.
Community Activities
Activities for Everyone to Enjoy
Over the next few years Howe Park Trust will organise a variety of community activities and pastimes - there may be yoga, art, a choir or any other activities where local interest is sufficient and an instructor available.
There will be paid for classes as well as community events where facilities will be free of charge (subject to availability).
What's Happening?
Looking towards the future
Several retained MOD buildings will be renovated by developer Taylor Wimpey South East for use by the local community. There will also be a community orchard and sports facilities.
Milestones
A Lesser Whitethroat spotted and snapped recently by local ornithologist John Cantelo - who has to date seen almost 50 different species of bird around Legacy Park
Legacy Park and Play Area Update
June 2021
An always-open* eleven-acre park ideal for walks and picnics, with the added bonus of a specially constructed orientation mound providing stunning views over the city towards Canterbury Cathedral and beyond. Access to the Legacy Park is via Chaucer Road, Querns Road or along Public Footpaths CC26 and CC27.
There is also an adjacent play area but please note, as access has been designed to be predominantly from within the local community, there are no toilet or parking facilities.
Please keep dogs on leads.
Natural habitats have been retained and enhanced for the benefit of a wide range of local species including dormice and lizards. Do let us know what you see when you’re out and about, either draw a picture or send a photo to [email protected] and we'll aim to showcase one or two on these pages.
* Please note adjacent construction works may from time-to-time lead to some areas being closed to the public.
Legacy Park Now Open
January 2021
Legacy Park is now open for everyone to enjoy!
The park covers 11 acres and is ideal for walks and picnics, there is also a play area and an orientation mound having stunning views over the city towards Canterbury Cathedral and beyond.
Natural habitats have been retained and enhanced for the benefit of a wide range of local species including dormice and lizards.
Let us know what you see when you’re out and about, either draw a picture or send a photo to [email protected].
About Howe Park Trust
Howe Park Trust was registered as a Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption on 18th December 2018.
Current directors
Karen Byrne whose task is to work with the developer, strategic partners, residents and the wider local community to establish Howe Park Trust as a viable and successful community organisation.
Joanna Webb who represents the developer.
In addition both Canterbury City Council and the Ministry of Defence are corporate directors.
Over the next few years there will be the opportunity for up to three Royal Parade residents as well as individuals from the wider local community to also become directors. Further details will be available in due course.