Public art & sculpture · South East England
St Francis holding a bird
In or near Canterbury.
St Francis holding a bird — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Kim Fyson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Francis holding a bird is a public art located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Eastbridge Hospital 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.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Francis holding a bird is a public art installation located in South-East England. This piece features St Francis, known for his connection to nature, depicted with a bird, reflecting themes of harmony with wildlife.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2793, 1.0775
- County
- Kent
- District
- Canterbury
- Parish
- Canterbury, unparished area
- Postcode
- CT1 2BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 471688
- Nearest railway station
- Canterbury West — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Wednesday and Thursday 12:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.eastbridgehospital.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11005868782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Francis holding a bird?
- St Francis holding a bird is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT1 2BD), in the parish of Canterbury, unparished area.
- What is St Francis holding a bird?
- St Francis holding a bird — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Francis holding a bird?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT1 2BD.
- Is St Francis holding a bird a protected site?
- Yes — St Francis holding a bird is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Francis holding a bird free to visit?
- Yes, St Francis holding a bird is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Francis holding a bird?
- The nearest railway station is Canterbury West, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT1 2BD.