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Eastbridge Hospital

The Eastbridge Hospital was founded in 1180 following the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket on 29th December 1170 in Canterbury Cathedral, as accommodation for poor Pilgrims visiting his tomb.

Today the Hospital has two Chapels, The Sleeping Quarters (undercroft) and Dining Hall (refectory) all restored and can be seen as they once were by the Pilgrims Chaucer so vividly described.

Today the Hospital provides Almhouse accommodation for elderly persons, currently having 8 flats all occupied.

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Prices

Adult £1.00
Under 16 £0.50
Concession £0.75

Students admitted at Concession price.
School Groups - Children/Students charged, Teachers free.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates	Opening Hours
Notes	Open all year between Monday to Saturday (inclusive) 10am to 5pm and closed on Sundays. Worship takes place in both the Eastbridge Hospital and Greyfriars Chapel throughout the week. Visitors are welcome to join us.