Cathedrals · South East England
Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr
In or near Canterbury.
Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, the nearest railway station is Canterbury West, located 0.5 km away. Admission is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CT1 2BD.
About
Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is a historic site in Canterbury that has been welcoming pilgrims for over 800 years. Visitors can explore its ancient buildings and learn about its significant role in the community and history of the area.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Eastbridge Hospital, also known as The Hospital of Saint Thomas Becket the Martyr, is a Hospital in the old sense of the word short for Hospitality and was founded in the 12th century in Canterbury, England, to provide overnight accommodation for poor pilgrims who were travelling to the shrine of St Thomas Becket. It is now one of the ten almshouses still providing accommodation for elderly citizens of Canterbury and is a grade I listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
This institution survived the Dissolution of the Monasteries and other religious houses during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, although the pilgrimage to St Thomas of Canterbury did not survive this period. In 1569 Archbishop Matthew Parker issued new ordinances governing the Hospital and its Master which specified the maintenance of twelve beds for the 'wayfaring poor' and established a school in the chapel for twenty boys. This arrangement was confirmed by Archbishop John Whitgift by Act of Parliament in 1584. The newest master is Revd Dr. Perry Butler who was appointed on 29 December 2022.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2799, 1.0783
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 471688
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5329834 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr, Canterbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr?
- Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BD), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr?
- Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2BD.
- Is Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr a protected site?
- Yes — Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BD.