Historic houses · East of England
Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)
In or near Ely.
Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Stained Glass Museum is the only museum in the UK dedicated to stained glass art, featuring a significant collection that spans from the 13th century to the present. Located in the triforium of Ely Cathedral, it offers visitors a chance to engage with stained glass through displays, workshops, and educational programs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prior's House, located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serves as the boarding house of The King's School. It is a Grade I listed historic house, notable for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3977, 0.2628
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Ely
- Postcode
- CB7 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Phone
- 01353 660347
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm) from 1 April – 31 October; Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm) from 2 November – 31 March; closed 25–26 Dec.
- Official site
- stainedglassmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17527641 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)?
- Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 4DL), in the parish of Ely.
- What is Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)?
- Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 4DL.
- Is Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) a listed building?
- Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) a protected site?
- Yes — Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School) is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Prior's House (boarding House Of The Kings School)?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 4DL.