The Alum Chine Tropical Gardens sit on a steep coastal incline overlooking Bournemouth beach, and is facing the threat of a landslip caused by erosion.
The tropical gardens were laid out in the 1920s, but by the 1990s they had become overrun. In 1996 the gardens were replanted, and a paved viewing area added as part of the Gardens of Excellence scheme.
Buzz News reporter Madi McNamee spoke to dog walkers Jane and Sarah about how they had been impacted by the closure.
Jane said: “Not at the moment as it’s something I would do in the summer, but I have been through it in the winter and it is nice so I do miss it.”
The tropical gardens have been closed indefinitely due to the fear of a landslip however Sarah remains hopeful that she may be able to reopen: “I’m hoping, I read online that they are fighting to get it back open.”
Alum Chine is one of Bournemouth’s most famous chines and has a large historical relevance in Bournemouth including Winston Churchill falling off the Alum Chine arched bridge at age 18.
The chine also has a plaque that commemorates author Robert Louis Stevenson who often spent time in Westbourne whilst recovering from tuberculosis.
Despite the closure of the gardens, a playground at the bottom of the cliff will remain open.
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