Parks · West Midlands
Moor Park School
In or near Middleton on the Hill.
Moor Park School — a school heritage in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
William Metcalfe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Moor Park School is a school heritage located in wales-mid, 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
Moor Park School is an independent private school located in Ludlow, offering both day and boarding options for children. The school emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts, while fostering a supportive community environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Moor Park School is an educational institution located in Mid Wales. It is known for its independent co-educational setting and historic grounds. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programmes for students.
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Background
History
The school was founded in 1964 by Hugh Watts and Derek Henderson (both former first-class cricketers). It was initially an all-boys boarding prep school modeled after the likes of Ludgrove School. Pupils often move on to other nearby public schools and independent schools such as Shrewsbury School, Malvern College, Moreton Hall School and Downside School.
Architecture
Moor Park is one of a group of country houses in the Ludlow district linked by one family, the Salweys. Haye Park, located in the Mortimer Forest, is the oldest of these buildings and was built by Richard Salwey in the mid-1600s. The Salwey family lived at Moor Park until 1870. Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales, paid the estate a visit with the intention of buying it as a country estate. He eventually settled on Sandringham House in Sandringham, Norfolk due to its proximity to the nation's capital London. Major Johnston Foster bought the estate in 1874 and proceeded to construct a new building around the Queen Anne house, incorporating the latest architectural trends of the day. His…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3385, -2.7335
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
- Postcode
- SY8 4DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Established
- 1964
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.moorpark.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15255960 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Moor Park School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moor Park School?
- Moor Park School is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4DZ), in the parish of Richard's Castle (Shropshire).
- What is Moor Park School?
- Moor Park School — a school heritage in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moor Park School?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4DZ.
- When was Moor Park School built?
- Built or established in 1964.
- Is Moor Park School a protected site?
- Yes — Moor Park School is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Moor Park School free to visit?
- Yes, Moor Park School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moor Park School?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4DZ.