by Eastbridge Hospital | Nov 18, 2024 | News
It’s been a busy time in the gardens recently with our newly laid Breedon Golden Amber gravel path leading the way. The gardens have been cut back ready for Winter and over 1500 bulbs have been planted with the help of our volunteers. We all look forward to...
by Mickle Creative | Sep 3, 2022 | News
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...
by Mickle Creative | Aug 31, 2022 | News
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...
by Mickle Creative | Aug 19, 2022 | News
Our hour long experience takes place within the gardens and is a hands on encounter with a range of birds of prey. You will learn a brief history of falconry whilst learning the skills and techniques needed to handle and fly birds of prey. You will then get the...
by Mickle Creative | Jul 19, 2022 | News
Between the 26th and 27th of July, Eastbridge Hospital and the Franciscan Gardens will be fortunate enough to be hosting a visit of the attending members of the Lambeth Conference. Across these two days, both sites will be shut to the public. The Lambeth Conference is...
by Mickle Creative | May 10, 2022 | News
It’s No Mow May! We are taking part in No Mow May, to support local wildlife and encourage pollinators to visit our gardens! For the whole of May we will be leaving our lawn and meadow spaces to grow wild (aside from a few access paths), allowing British native...
