Natural landmarks · South West England
The School of the Lion
In or near Elmore.
The School of the Lion — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Churcham
- Postcode
- GL2 8AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Established
- 1988
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7762548 (CC0)
- wikipedia: School of the Lion (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.