Forests & woodlands · London
Forest School
In or near Lambourne.
Forest School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Forest School is a school heritage located in england-london, 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
Forest School is an independent day school situated on the edge of Epping Forest, catering to students aged 4 to 18. The school emphasizes individual development and a strong set of values that shape its culture.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forest School is an educational institution located in London. It is known for its emphasis on outdoor learning and has a long-standing tradition in education. The school offers a unique approach to learning, integrating nature with the curriculum.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The earliest buildings at the front of the school date from the eighteenth century, when the site consisted of brick kilns and adjoining cottages owned by Thomas Skingle, a brick maker. In 1830 Exeter College was established there by William Oram, however it was unsuccessful and by 1833 had closed down. However, this did not deter the owner, Archibald du Boulay, and following a meeting at his house on 17 February 1834 it was decided to try again, and thus the idea of Forest Proprietary Grammar School was launched. The owners of the new school were mainly local dignitaries, their president was William Taylor Copeland, and they recruited Rev. Thomas Dry as the first headmaster. The school…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5861, 0.0093
- District
- Waltham Forest
- Parish
- Waltham Forest, unparished area
- Postcode
- E17 3PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walthamstow
- Established
- 1834
- Nearest railway station
- Wood Street — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.forest.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5469106 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Forest School, Walthamstow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest School?
- Forest School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E17 3PY), in the parish of Waltham Forest, unparished area.
- What is Forest School?
- Forest School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forest School?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode E17 3PY.
- When was Forest School built?
- Built or established in 1834.
- Is Forest School a protected site?
- Yes — Forest School is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Forest School free to visit?
- Yes, Forest School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forest School?
- The nearest railway station is Wood Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E17 3PY.