Natural landmarks · South East England
Leehurst Swan School
In or near Salisbury.
Leehurst Swan School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Leehurst Swan 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leehurst Swan School is located in South-East England. It is an independent school known for its educational offerings. The institution has a notable reputation in the region.
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Background
History
The school was founded in 1914 under the name Leehurst Convent School. In 1953 it was taken over by the Sisters of La Retraite and took their name. In 1988, the school became a charitable trust, and in 1996 it merged with The Swan School, an independent preparatory school for boys founded in the 1930s by a Miss Swanton. The main building, originally a 19th-century family house, occupies a 6 acre site. It is surrounded by buildings of various dates, the most recent additions being a performing arts centre and a 12-classroom prep school. The school also has access to a pavilion and playing fields in Salisbury Cathedral Close. All together the school and grounds cover 8 acres. In 2007 the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0670, -1.7980
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 2EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Established
- 1914
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6516203 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leehurst Swan School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leehurst Swan School?
- Leehurst Swan School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 2EL), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is Leehurst Swan School?
- Leehurst Swan School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leehurst Swan School?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 2EL.
- When was Leehurst Swan School built?
- Built or established in 1914.
- Is Leehurst Swan School a protected site?
- Yes — Leehurst Swan School is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Leehurst Swan School free to visit?
- Yes, Leehurst Swan School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leehurst Swan School?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 2EL.