Escape the bustle of Canterbury city centre and relax in the Franciscan Gardens.
The Franciscan Gardens are a peaceful 1.5-acre heritage garden and 800-year-old historic site, located alongside the river Stour in Canterbury. Even on a busy day in Canterbury, the gardens are an oasis of calm, where visitors can pause to relax, reconnect with nature, and soak in 8 centuries of garden history.
The Gardens are centrally located off the High Street, a short 10-minute walk from all the major railway and bus stations.
Visitors are welcome to explore at their own pace and return throughout the day, taking advantage of our day ticket.
Tickets are £4 for adults and £3 for groups of 6 or more. Children under 17 and carers go free. Guided tours can be booked in advance by contacting enquiries@franciscangardens.org.uk
Annual supporter tickets are also available, giving visitors 12 months of unlimited access to the Franciscan Gardens and to Eastbridge Hospital (anticipated re-opening Summer 2025), as well as a free keyring, a quarterly newsletter, and an invitation to the exclusive 'Supporters Day' in the summer. Supporters passes are £50 for a single pass, £75 for a joint pass, and £35 for a student pass.
NEW FOR 2025! Every Tuesday from 10:30am-12:00pm, starting April 1st 2025, we are inviting families with children who are neurodivergent or who have disabilities to enter the garden by donation for 'Sensory Friendly Mornings'.
We are striving to provide a safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly environment for children and families to explore the beauty of nature. There will be opportunities for sensory exploration with a hands-on courtyard to touch and smell plants, as well as large green spaces with benches that are perfect for a family picnic. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. If visitors have any questions or require additional support they can email enquiries@franciscangardens.org.uk or they can visit https://franciscangardens.org.uk/access-statement/ for more information about the physical accessibility of the site.
Address
Franciscan Gardens
60 St Peter's Street
Canterbury
CT1 2BE
