Natural landmarks · South East England
University for the Creative Arts
In or near Wrecclesham.
University for the Creative Arts — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University for the Creative Arts is a university located in england-south-east, 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
The Museum of Farnham is located in a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse and offers visitors a chance to explore its collections and exhibitions. The museum features a garden gallery and provides educational sessions and outreach programs.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: WEALDEN HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The University for the Creative Arts is located in South-East England. It is a higher education institution focused on creative disciplines, providing a range of courses in arts and design. The university is known for its emphasis on innovation and collaboration within the creative industries.
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Background
History
The origin of the University for the Creative Arts lies in the establishment of various small art schools in the English counties of Kent and Surrey in the nineteenth century. In Kent the first of these was Maidstone College of Art, founded in 1867, and in Surrey the Guildford School of Art, founded in 1856. During the second half of the twentieth century many of these small art schools merged, eventually forming Kent Institute of Art & Design in 1987, and Surrey Institute of Art & Design in 1995. These two organisations joined forces in 2005 to become the University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone and Rochester. In May 2008, the University College for…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2151, -0.8054
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Waverley
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- GU9 7HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Farnham and Bordon
- Phone
- 01252 745444
- Established
- 1856
- Nearest railway station
- Farnham — 1 km
- Official site
- farnhammaltings.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2598272 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University for the Creative Arts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University for the Creative Arts?
- University for the Creative Arts is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU9 7HG), in the parish of Farnham.
- What is University for the Creative Arts?
- University for the Creative Arts — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to University for the Creative Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU9 7HG.
- When was University for the Creative Arts built?
- Built or established in 1856.
- Is University for the Creative Arts a protected site?
- Yes — University for the Creative Arts is part of the WEALDEN HEATHS National Nature Reserve and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is University for the Creative Arts free to visit?
- Yes, University for the Creative Arts is free to enter.
- How do I get to University for the Creative Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Farnham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU9 7HG.