Forests & woodlands · South West England
Royal Forest of Dean College
In or near Symonds Yat.
Royal Forest of Dean College — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Forest of Dean College is a school heritage located in wales-south, 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 Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Royal Forest of Dean College is located in South Wales. It serves as an educational institution, offering a range of courses and vocational training. The college is situated within the scenic backdrop of the Royal Forest of Dean, an area known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
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Background
History
East Dean Grammar School of Cinderford, formed in 1929, merged with Bells Grammar School of Coleford in 1968 to form the Royal Forest of Dean Grammar School on a new site. Bell's Grammar School had a history dating back to 1445 when a school was founded by Joan Greyndour. In 1985, the grammar school was split into a comprehensive school and the tertiary college. A 2009 Ofsted inspection rated the school with a Grade 2 (good).
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8100, -2.6070
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7374190 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Forest of Dean College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Forest of Dean College?
- Royal Forest of Dean College is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7JT), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Royal Forest of Dean College?
- Royal Forest of Dean College — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Forest of Dean College?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7JT.
- When was Royal Forest of Dean College built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Is Royal Forest of Dean College a protected site?
- Yes — Royal Forest of Dean College is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Royal Forest of Dean College free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Forest of Dean College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Forest of Dean College?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7JT.