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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

The School of the Lion

In or near Elmore.

Free admission

The School of the Lion — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Business Park Information - geograph.org.uk - 517818

Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 6.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The School of the Lion is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, 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

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The School of the Lion is located in the West Midlands. This site is notable for its historical significance, although specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8677, -2.3284
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Churcham
Postcode
GL2 8AX
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Established
1988
Nearest railway station
Gloucester6.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The School of the Lion?
The School of the Lion is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 8AX), in the parish of Churcham.
What is The School of the Lion?
The School of the Lion — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The School of the Lion?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 8AX.
When was The School of the Lion built?
Built or established in 1988.
Is The School of the Lion a protected site?
Yes — The School of the Lion is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is The School of the Lion free to visit?
Yes, The School of the Lion is free to enter.
How do I get to The School of the Lion?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 8AX.