Beaches · South West England
Sands School
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Sands School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sands School is a school heritage located in england-south-west, 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
St Lawrence Chapel is a community venue and heritage centre that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. Visitors can explore the chapel, participate in events such as the Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing Ceremony, and enjoy local festivals.
Place summary
Sands School is located in South-West England. It is an educational institution known for its progressive approach to learning and community involvement. The school operates with a focus on individual development and holistic education.
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Background
History
Sands School is the second by a group of students and teachers from the recently closed Dartington Hall School. Started in the kitchen of a parent's house, the school quickly established its own philosophy, building on the progressive principles of Dartington. The school's name, Sands, comes from the first letters of the first names of two of the founding teachers, Sean Bellamy and Sybilla Higgs: ‘S and S’, or 'Sands'. This shortening came from the letters written by the school's other founding teacher, David Gribble, to Sean and Sybilla in the spring and summer of 1987. The school grew from its original size of 17, and within six months had moved to a large town house in Ashburton where it…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.5166, -3.7526
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Ashburton
- Postcode
- TQ13 7AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- (01364) 652855
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.stlawrencechapel.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7416910 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sands School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sands School?
- Sands School is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7AX), in the parish of Ashburton.
- What is Sands School?
- Sands School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sands School?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7AX.
- When was Sands School built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Sands School free to visit?
- Yes, Sands School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sands School?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7AX.