Where is Handcross Park School?

Handcross Park School is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 6HG), in the parish of Slaugham.

How do I get to Handcross Park School?

The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 6HG.

Is Handcross Park School a protected site?

Yes — Handcross Park School is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).

Is Handcross Park School free to visit?

Yes, Handcross Park School is free to enter.

How do I get to Handcross Park School?

The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 6HG.

Parks · South East England

Handcross Park School

In or near Pease Pottage.

Free admission

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Balcombe · 4.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Handcross Park 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

Brighton College Prep Handcross is a day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, located in the Sussex countryside. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering various academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and music, in a supportive environment.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Handcross Park School is an educational institution located in South-East England. It is known for its emphasis on holistic education and has a strong focus on nurturing individual potential. The school caters to a diverse range of students and offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities.

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Background

History

The school traces its origins back to 1887, when it was known as Wykeham Hall, based in Hampshire. In 1918 Wykeham Hall was bought by the Fleet Air Arm who used it as part of their Officers' Mess, and the School move to the opposite side of the airfield into Seafield Park and moved the school to Lower Beeding a town near Horsham changing the name to Newells. In 1968 following a major fire where one pupil died, the school relocated to Handcross and merged with Desmoor School from Ewhurst in Surrey. In 1974 the school changed its name to 'Handcross Park'. Originally there were two headmasters, Captain Peter Hope-Lang and Mr Alan McNeile, until Hope-Lang's death in 1970. For a time the school…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.0621, -0.1968
County: West Sussex
District: Mid Sussex
Parish: Slaugham
Postcode: RH17 6HG
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
Phone: 01444 400526
Established: 1887
Nearest railway station: Balcombe — 4.2 km
Official site: www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5647342 (CC0)
wikipedia: Brighton College Prep Handcross (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Handcross Park School?: Handcross Park School is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH17 6HG), in the parish of Slaugham.
What is Handcross Park School?: Handcross Park School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Handcross Park School?: The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH17 6HG.
When was Handcross Park School built?: Built or established in 1887.
Is Handcross Park School a protected site?: Yes — Handcross Park School is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Handcross Park School free to visit?: Yes, Handcross Park School is free to enter.
How do I get to Handcross Park School?: The nearest railway station is Balcombe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH17 6HG.

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