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  • 15 October 2026

    Tiles of Joy, creativity, connection and moments of happiness at Pilgrims Hospices

    15 October 2026

    Pilgrims Hospices patients, bereavement groups, carers, staff and volunteers took part in Tiles of Joy, a beautiful community art project.
  • 11 September 2026

    Doorstep Duets returns to Pilgrims Hospices

    11 September 2026

    Doorstep Duets, a project created by New Adventures and Farnham Maltings, returned to Pilgrims Hospices for a third time in July 2026.
  • 21 May 2026

    Pilgrims Hospices patients get creative with Hamlet writing project

    21 May 2026

    Pilgrims Hospices worked with The Marlowe Theatre to offer patients creative workshops inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
  • 14 May 2026

    Pilgrims patients’ artwork features in Beaney exhibition

    14 May 2026

    Pilgrims Hospices patients had their artwork featured in an exhibition at The Beaney, Canterbury with local artist Rachelle Francis.
  • 01 May 2026

    Remembering Elspeth: “The hospice became her sanctuary”

    01 May 2026

    Jacky and Mark Ogilvie remember their daughter, Elspeth, and how Pilgrims Hospices helped her to make the most of the time she had.
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Pilgrims Hospices

Offering care and support for people with incurable illness where and when it's needed.

56 London Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8JA

For enquiries about hospice care for patients and families telephone 01233 504 133. Support is available any time of the day or night, seven days a week.

Pilgrims Hospice Ashford

CQC overall rating

Outstanding

23 October 2025

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Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury

CQC overall rating

Good

30 March 2015

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Pilgrims Hospice Thanet

CQC overall rating

Good

16 August 2017

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Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent is a company limited by guarantee.
Registered charity number: 293968. Registered company number: 2000560.
Registered office: 56 London Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8JA.

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