Foster Gardens is situated close to the junction of Anglesey Road and Foster Road in a dipped area of land that forms a nice sheltered spot for some formal gardens.
The Gardens have changed little in the years since their creation and the main features are still the same as seen in some old film from the 1950's, these include a central pergola, seating areas and a pond.
Four years ago, the planting around the perimeter of the Gardens was radically altered due to the old shrubs becoming overly large and dense, this prevented clear sightlines into the Gardens from the roadside footpaths and led to anti-social behaviours.
The new planting scheme consists of many Mediterranean plants, plants from California, New Zealand and other warm, dry countries that give the shrub beds an exotic appearance mixed with the existing trees which include a glorious 'Weeping Willow'.
Another feature in the Gardens are the flower beds that are planted with annual bedding schemes that bring a splash of colour and make a good back drop for wedding photographs.
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