Discover the Serenity of Franciscan Gardens

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Franciscan Gardens, start by navigating to Southend-on-Sea. From the A127, follow the signs to Southend town center. Once in the town center, look for signs directing you to St. Peter's Street. You can park at nearby public parking facilities, such as the Southend Central Car Park, which is a short walk away. The gardens are located at 60 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BE, but if you are in Southend-on-Sea, ensure you are heading towards Canterbury, which is approximately 20 miles away.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Franciscan Gardens using public transport, begin at Southend Central Station. Take a train towards London Fenchurch Street and change at Barking for a train to Canterbury West. This journey will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Canterbury West, it's a short walk to Franciscan Gardens: exit the station and head northeast on Station Road towards the city center. Continue onto St. Peter's Street. The gardens will be on your right at 60 St Peter's St.

• Bus

  For those traveling by bus, you can take the National Express or local buses from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury. Services may vary, but typically, you can catch a bus from Southend Central Bus Station. Ensure you check the schedule ahead of time as the journey can take around 2 hours. Once you arrive in Canterbury, follow the signs to St. Peter's Street, where Franciscan Gardens is located at 60 St Peter's St.