Residents say “disrespectful” tourists eager to take the perfect photograph next to an Instagram hotspot are trashing public flowerbeds. Set alongside the River Stour, Westgate Gardens is one of the most visited parts of Canterbury – second only to the Cathedral in Tripadvisor’s list of the 10 best things to do in the city. But as the park’s summer blooms reach their zenith, local Terry Westgate says the near-constant crowds have taken a heavy toll on the grounds. “The tourists seem to think they can get these fantastic photographs from in among the flowers, but they’re showing no respect,” sa…
