St Cross Hospital
The Porters Lodge Shop
A selection of high quality gifts, books and mementoes of your visit to St Cross
are available from the Porters Lodge shop
Guided tours are available by arrangement
Enquires
Please contact the Porter – 01962 851375
Treat someone special to a Resident’s Pass £10.00 for a year’s entry to this beautiful Hospital
Shop Opening Times
1st April – 31st October
Monday – Saturday
9.30am – 5.00 pm
Sunday 1.00 pm – 5.00
pm
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1st November – 31st March
Monday – Saturday
10.30am – 3.30pm
Closed Sunday
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Closed
Good Friday
&
Christmas Day
An annual pass, for local residents, giving unlimited
Access to the Hospital and
the beautiful Old Masters
Garden, is available from the Porter’s Lodge
(£10.00 for a year)
The Wayfarer’s Dole
The Hospital of St Cross is famous world-wide for its unique and ancient tradition
of the Wayfarer's Dole. The founder of this tradition was a Cluniac monk whose order
always gave bread and wine to travellers at a time when St Cross stood on an important
east-west route for merchants and pilgrims.
Today’s Dole, a drink of beer and some
bread, has come to reflect this custom.
“Honestly requested and willingly given”
Some of the best stories from the Ghastly Goings On tours have now been published as a booklet, also available from the Porter's Lodge at £2.50. A good antidote to official histories and/or a lighthearted gift for someone who knows the Hospital!
Tour Bookings
Why not make a group booking with a Brother Exhibitor who will be your personal guide for your tour of the hospital
These tours last about 1 hour and then finish your day with a drink in the tearooms
Tours with an exhibitor are at no extra charge but must be booked in advance
For booking please phone the Porter 01962 851375 or email stcross1132@btinternet.com
New Wayfarer’s Ale
Only Available In The Shop
At St Cross Hospital
