Natural landmarks · South East England
Hadlow College
In or near Tudeley.
Hadlow College — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tonbridge · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hadlow College 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
Hadlow College is Kent's only rural and land-based college, offering a variety of courses for students interested in agriculture, animal care, and equine studies. Visitors can explore the college's Broadview Gardens, which feature themed areas created by staff and students, and attend various open events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hadlow College is an educational institution located in London. It offers a range of vocational courses, particularly in agriculture, horticulture, and animal management. The college is noted for its practical approach to education and its commitment to developing skills relevant to the industry.
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Background
History
In 1919, a scheme of Agricultural Education for the County, which included the provision of a Farm Institute, was approved at a meeting of the Kent Education Committee. Borden Grammar School at Sittingbourne agreed to sell their property to the Kent Education Committee as soon as a new grammar school was built, but it was not until 1929 that Borden Grammar School was occupied and its building adapted for Kent Farm Institute purposes. Grove End Farm, Tunstall, Kent was purchased in July 1919 to be run as the Institute's farm. After the Second World War, the Kent Education Committee bought the remaining buildings of the former Swanley Horticultural College in Hextable, Swanley, together with…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2252, 0.3289
- County
- Kent
- District
- Tonbridge and Malling
- Parish
- Hadlow
- Postcode
- TN11 0AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tonbridge
- Established
- 1968
- Nearest railway station
- Tonbridge — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.hadlow.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5638009 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hadlow College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hadlow College?
- Hadlow College is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN11 0AL), in the parish of Hadlow.
- What is Hadlow College?
- Hadlow College — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hadlow College?
- The nearest railway station is Tonbridge, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN11 0AL.
- When was Hadlow College built?
- Built or established in 1968.
- Is Hadlow College a protected site?
- Yes — Hadlow College is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hadlow College free to visit?
- Yes, Hadlow College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hadlow College?
- The nearest railway station is Tonbridge, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN11 0AL.