Where is Dean Close School?

Dean Close School is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL51 6HE), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.

How do I get to Dean Close School?

The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL51 6HE.

Is Dean Close School a protected site?

Yes — Dean Close School is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Dean Close School free to visit?

Yes, Dean Close School is free to enter.

How do I get to Dean Close School?

The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL51 6HE.

Natural landmarks · South West England

Dean Close School

In or near Brockworth.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Dean Close School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Cheltenham Spa · 0.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Dean Close School is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, 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

The Bacon Theatre is located within Dean Close School and hosts a variety of performances. It features accessible facilities, including wheelchair access and designated seating, ensuring an inclusive experience for all visitors.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dean Close School is an independent co-educational school located in the West Midlands. Established in 1886, it is known for its strong academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular activities. The school is situated on a large campus and has a reputation for fostering a well-rounded education.

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Background

History

The school, originally called "Dean Close Memorial School", was founded in 1886, the 79th of the 103 Victorian public schools in order of foundation, and named after the Very Reverend Francis Close, Dean of Carlisle Cathedral. Former pupils include the poet James Elroy Flecker, whose father was the School's first headmaster (the old Flecker Hall was named after him), and the artist Francis Bacon. and the staff and pupils were removed to Monkton Combe School near Bath in Somerset. Ultimately, the buildings were not required by the government, and were handed back in 1940. In December of the same year, the school was hit by five bombs during air raids. Two of the bombs caused substantial…

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Coordinates: 51.8928, -2.1050
County: Gloucestershire
District: Cheltenham
Parish: Cheltenham, unparished area
Postcode: GL51 6HE
Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
Phone: +44 1242 258002
Established: 1886
Nearest railway station: Cheltenham Spa — 0.6 km
Opening: The theatre foyer opens one hour before the start of a show; closed outside of show times.
Official site: www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5246077 (CC0)
wikipedia: Dean Close School (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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