Natural landmarks · West Midlands
King Henry VIII School, Coventry
In or near Coventry.
King Henry VIII School, Coventry — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King Henry VIII School, Coventry 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
King Henry VIII School is located in Coventry, in the West Midlands. This educational institution is known for its historical significance and has been in operation since its founding in the 16th century.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The school was founded on 23 July 1545 by the Clerk of the Hanaper John Hales as the Free Grammar School under letters patent of King Henry VIII. During the initial foundation of the school it was located in the Whitefriars' Monastery. Nevertheless, due to religious differences, the school was relocated to the building of the former Saint John's Hospital in 1558, where it spent more than 300 years before moving to its present site on the south side of the city in 1885, a building there having been designed for it by Edward Burgess. Much of this original redbrick still stands despite Second World War damage, as well as many expansions. In 1572 the school's administration was conveyed to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3993, -1.5169
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV3 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry South
- Established
- 1545
- Nearest railway station
- Coventry — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6411705 (CC0)
- wikipedia: King Henry VIII School, Coventry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Coventry railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Philip Larkin
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Spencer Park
Country parks · 0.4 km
Queens Road Baptist Church
Chapels · 0.5 km
King Henry VIII Preparatory School
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
George Eliot Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Warwick Row Espresso
Cafés · 0.6 km
Emmy's Pitta
Restaurants · 0.6 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Sir Thomas White
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Cheylesmore Manor
Stately homes · 0.7 km
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry
Hotels · 0.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Coventry railway station
Coventry railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Philip Larkin
Philip Larkin — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Country parks · West Midlands
Spencer Park
Spencer Park — public park in Coventry, England.
📷 3Chapels · West Midlands
Queens Road Baptist Church
Queens Road Baptist Church — Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
King Henry VIII Preparatory School
King Henry VIII Preparatory School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
George Eliot Plaque
George Eliot Plaque — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near King Henry VIII School, Coventry
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Ramada.
📷 6Hotels · West Midlands
Telegraph Hotel
Telegraph Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Premier Inn
Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry Building Society Arena
DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry Building Society Arena — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · West Midlands
Warwick Row Espresso
Warwick Row Espresso — a café in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Castle Grounds
The Castle Grounds — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Golden Cross Inn
The Golden Cross Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Whitefriars
The Whitefriars — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Abbots Bromley School
Abbots Bromley School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Fair Oak Academy
Fair Oak Academy — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · West Midlands
The Hart School
The Hart School — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Aqualate Mere
Aqualate Mere is a natural landmark in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Henry VIII School, Coventry?
- King Henry VIII School, Coventry is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV3 6AQ), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is King Henry VIII School, Coventry?
- King Henry VIII School, Coventry — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII School, Coventry?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV3 6AQ.
- When was King Henry VIII School, Coventry built?
- Built or established in 1545.
- Is King Henry VIII School, Coventry free to visit?
- Yes, King Henry VIII School, Coventry is free to enter.
- How do I get to King Henry VIII School, Coventry?
- The nearest railway station is Coventry, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV3 6AQ.