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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · East Midlands

Chichele College

In or near Stanwick.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Chichele College — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Cottages, College Street, Higham Ferrers - geograph.org.uk - 7608584

Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough · 5.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Chichele College is a historic house located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Chichele College is a historic site in Higham Ferrers, founded in 1422 as a chantry college. Visitors can explore the surviving structures, including the chapel, which hosts various events and exhibitions.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Chichele College is a historic house located in the West Midlands. It was established in the 15th century and is notable for its medieval architecture. The college is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its significant historical and architectural importance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.3076, -0.5935
Parish
Higham Ferrers
Postcode
NN10 8DX
Parliamentary constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden
Nearest railway station
Wellingborough5.6 km
Opening
Garden: Open any reasonable time during daylight hours; college interior open during summer for events.

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Chichele College

Places to stay

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Hotels · East Midlands

The Green Dragon

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Hostels · East Midlands

Bassets Court

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Campsites · East Midlands

Grendon Lake Camping

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Campsites · East Midlands

Wicksteed Park Camping

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Hotels · East Midlands

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

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Historic pubs · East Midlands

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The Bell Inn Public House

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Cafés · East Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chichele College?
Chichele College is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN10 8DX), in the parish of Higham Ferrers.
What is Chichele College?
Chichele College — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Chichele College?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN10 8DX.
Is Chichele College a protected site?
Yes — Chichele College is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Chichele College?
The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN10 8DX.