Sunken Garden Eco Fair:The Fastest Animal on the Planet with Nik Mitchell

Join Nik Mitchell of Get Wild for this talk about the fastest animal on the planet (which you can see in Margate) The peregrine falcon. Discover the incredible adaptations that enable these high-speed hunters to stoop at breathtaking speeds, and learn all about the resident breeding pairs thriving right here in Margate. Peregrines have made themselves thoroughly at home in our towns and cities, taking full advantage of tall urban architecture. You’ll leave equipped with key tips on what to look and listen out for, so you can spot these magnificent raptors atop high-rises, church towers and spires across our local skyline. . Nik Mitchell is an environmentalist, wildlife filmmaker, and the creator of Get Wild—a passion project and social media channel dedicated to protecting wildlife, improving the environment, and inspiring people to connect with the natural world . Through a mix of on-the-ground conservation work, filmmaking, and outdoor adventure, Nik has built an online community of over 100,000 followers. He believes that by sharing powerful stories and vlogging his projects, he can inspire others to look a little closer at the world around them, and help make make the world a wilder place. . . Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2026 is a day filled with educational workshops and inspiring discussions focused on sustainability and environmental conservation. Sunday 20 September 2026, 11.30am to 4.00pm . 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. . 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. . A big thank you to all the Sunken Garden supporters including Charles Burnett III Memorial Fund through Kent Community Foundation, Vattenfall, Kent County Council Members Grant from Luke Evans, Margate Rotary, Academy FM and RHS . 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