Description
Maison Dieu, or God’s House was the Medieval name for a hospital, and this was originally the Hospital of Blessed Mary of Ospringe. Commissioned by Henry III in 1234 to care for the sick and aged to give them hope that they had not been forsaken by God. For the poor who were on a pilgrimage, it was the last stop on the journey to Canterbury. Opened as a museum in 1925, this English Heritage property is run by the Maison Dieu Museum Trust.
Opening Hours
From Good Friday until the end of October
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays
2pm-5pm.
Price
Adults: £4
Children (up to 17 years) accompanied by an adult: Free
Concession: £2
Members of English Heritage, Manx Heritage, CADW, and Historic Scotland: Free
Groups welcome - guided talks by arrangement.
Parking
Free parking car park on Ospringe Street nearby.
Accessibility
Due to the age of the building, in parts uneven floor surfaces, raised thresholds in doorways, and steps to the undercroft and first floor.
Facilities
Shop • Toilet
Picture Credit: Maison Dieu Museum Trust.
