Where is Charterhouse School?

Charterhouse School is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU7 2DQ), in the parish of Godalming.

How do I get to Charterhouse School?

The nearest railway station is Godalming, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU7 2DQ.

Is Charterhouse School a protected site?

Yes — Charterhouse School is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).

Is Charterhouse School free to visit?

Yes, Charterhouse School is free to enter.

How do I get to Charterhouse School?

The nearest railway station is Godalming, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU7 2DQ.

Natural landmarks · South East England

Charterhouse School

In or near Farncombe.

Free admission

Charterhouse School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Godalming · 1.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Charterhouse School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Charterhouse School is an educational institution with a strong commitment to social responsibility, rooted in its history of providing education to underprivileged scholars. The school engages in various community initiatives and partnerships, aiming to widen access to education and support talented pupils from diverse backgrounds.

Protected designations

National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Charterhouse School is located in Godalming, South-East England. This independent school has a rich history and is known for its distinctive architecture and educational traditions. It is one of the original nine English public schools as defined by the Public Schools Act of 1868.

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Background

History

on Founder's Court]] In May 1611, the London Charterhouse came into the hands of Thomas Sutton (1532–1611) of Knaith, Lincolnshire. He acquired a fortune by the discovery of coal on two estates which he had leased near Newcastle upon Tyne, and afterwards, moving to London, he carried on a commercial career. In 1611, the year of his death, he endowed a hospital on the site of the Charterhouse, calling it the hospital of King James, and in his will he bequeathed moneys to maintain a chapel, hospital (almshouse) and school. He died on 12 December, and subsequently the will was hotly contested but upheld in court, and the foundation was finally constituted to afford a home for eighty male…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.1966, -0.6220
County: Surrey
District: Waverley
Parish: Godalming
Postcode: GU7 2DQ
Parliamentary constituency: Godalming and Ash
Established: 1611
Nearest railway station: Godalming — 1.1 km
Official site: web.archive.org

Sources

wikidata: Q1067870 (CC0)
wikipedia: Charterhouse School (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Chapels · South East England

Chapel At Charterhouse School

Chapel At Charterhouse School — chapel in Godalming, Surrey, England, UK.

Free

Charterhouse glimpsed through the trees from Frith Hill, Godalming - geograph.org.uk - 148776

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Historic bridges · South East England

Bridge Approximately 20 Metres To South Of Junction With Frith Hill Road

Bridge Approximately 20 Metres To South Of Junction With Frith Hill Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Wildlife reserves · South East England

Farncombe Wood

Farncombe Wood — Nature reserve in Surrey.

Free🐕

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Mountains & hills · South East England

Frith Hill

Frith Hill — mountain in england south east.

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Mountains & hills · South East England

Frith Hill

Frith Hill — a hill or mountain in england south east.

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A fascinating visit to Nightingale Cemetery (15) - geograph.org.uk - 7304027

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Cemeteries · South East England

Nightingale Cemetery

Nightingale Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Charterhouse School

Places to stay

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Hotels · South East England

The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel

The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ kingsarmsandroyal.co.uk

Bridge over the North Downs line - geograph.org.uk - 7865973

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Caravan parks · South East England

Dagley Farm

Dagley Farm — a caravan park in england london.

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Hostels · South East England

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse

Puttenham Barn Bunkhouse — a hostel in england south east.

Free↗ puttenhambarn.uk

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Hotels · South East England

Asperion Hotel

Asperion Hotel — a hotel in england london.

↗ asperion-hotel.surrey-hotels.com

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Hotels · South East England

Guildford Harbour Hotel

Guildford Harbour Hotel — a hotel in england london.

↗ guildford-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

Travelodge Guildford

Travelodge Guildford — a hotel in england london.

Free↗ travelodge.co.uk