St Nicholas Hospital and Church. Private Housing. Free Entry.

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St Nicholas Hospital. Private Housing. Free Entry.

Accessibility:

There are spaces for visitor’s parking near the footpath. There are steps at the entrance of St Nicholas Hospital as well as steps on the path leading up to the Church. There are no accessible toilets.

Brief Description:

St Nicholas Hospital was founded in 1084 as a hospital for people with leprosy. It was gradually turned into an Almshouse, with the disappearance of leprosy from England, and now it serves as a retirement home. The hospital grounds are private but visitors are welcome to walk through, keeping to the footpaths. The interior of the church can be seen by appointment with the Sub Prior.

Further Information:

Address:

St Nicholas Hospital,

Church Hill

Harbledown

Canterbury

CT2 9AD

Email:

None.

Phone:

01227 781757

Website:

None.

Opening Hours:

St Nicholas Hospital is a private residence however visitors are free to walk through the grounds, keeping to the footpath. Open daily.

Directions:

Located on Church Hill, just off the A2050 as you leave Canterbury to join the A2.

OS TR128582

Transport:

Bus services supplied by Stagecoach East Kent run through Harbledown. For up to date travel timetables and information please visit https://www.stagecoachbus.com/.

Amenities:

There is The Old Coach and Horses pub within the village which serves fresh food. Other pubs, shops, cafés and restaurants are available in nearby Canterbury.