This Week in The Garden

This Week in The Garden

The Stour is currently deep and fast flowing after all the rain but ducks are a–dabbling throughout the Gardens. There are several pairs of mallards who seem to have taken upresidence over the past couple of months and who watch us inquisitively from wherethey sit...
This Week in the Garden

This Week in the Garden

Although the gardens remain closed to the public whilst the essential wall repairs are inprogress we have been busy, working on winter jobs that will mean there is plenty to seelater on in the year. 800 Years of history 2024 is an important year for the Franciscan...
Pilgrim Festival 2022

Pilgrim Festival 2022

We are excited to announce that this year the Franciscan Gardens and Eastbridge Hospital will be taking part in the Kent Pilgrims Festival, from Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th 2022 We will be offering visitors guided tours and the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of...
A Beacon of Hope at the Franciscan Gardens

A Beacon of Hope at the Franciscan Gardens

Three local artists, Clare Jackson, Alma Caira and Mary Stockton-Smith are currently working on a project. The project is named ‘A Beacon of Hope’ and the work will be displayed during the Canterbury Festival celebrations.  The artwork is a large glass lantern that...