Natural landmarks · South East England
New Beacon School
In or near Sevenoaks Weald.
New Beacon School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jean Barrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
New Beacon School 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
The New Beacon School is a prestigious all-boys preparatory school located in Sevenoaks, Kent, offering a nurturing environment for boys aged 2 to 13. The school emphasizes a balanced education that combines academic excellence with personal development and a wide range of co-curricular activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
New Beacon School is an educational institution located in London. It is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. The school caters to a diverse student body and emphasises both academic and personal development.
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Background
History
In the spring term 1882, John Stewart Norman and his friend Frank Ritchie took over The Beacon, which had been established as a preparatory school in 1863 at 18 St John's Road, Sevenoaks. As the numbers in the school grew, larger premises were needed, leading to the decision in October 1897 to build a new boarding school in Sevenoaks. Land was acquired from Lord Amherst's Montreal Park estate at Cross Keys, and construction of The New Beacon began in February 1899. The new building was ready by the end of the Autumn Term 1899. In January 1900 the New Beacon opened for the (continued) education of boys in a building with a capacity for 60 boarders. The exterior of the building changed little…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2622, 0.1771
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- Sevenoaks
- Postcode
- TN13 2PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Phone
- (+44) 01732 452131
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Sevenoaks — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.newbeacon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7005449 (CC0)
- wikipedia: New Beacon School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New Beacon School?
- New Beacon School is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN13 2PB), in the parish of Sevenoaks.
- What is New Beacon School?
- New Beacon School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New Beacon School?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN13 2PB.
- When was New Beacon School built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Is New Beacon School a protected site?
- Yes — New Beacon School is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is New Beacon School free to visit?
- Yes, New Beacon School is free to enter.
- How do I get to New Beacon School?
- The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN13 2PB.