King Edwards School

The School was founded in 1553 in the City of London and has a history which represents the cornerstone of its renowned links with the City. Initially housed within Bridewell Palace on the banks of the River Thames by Royal Charter of the boy King Edward VI, the mission of the parent foundation – Bridewell Royal Hospital – was to home and educate poor children living in London. In 1830 the Foundation moved to Southwark where a new House of Occupations was opened. Greater emphasis prevailed on the education of the children rather than the reforming of character. Children aged 8 to 18 were accepted from the City, county of Middlesex and the Borough of Southwark. In 1860 a new charity scheme for the Bridewell Royal Hospital was set up and the House of Occupations was renamed King Edward’s School. In 1867 the school relocated to Witley allowing pupils to benefit from fresh air and the green countryside of Surrey. Situated in 100 acres of Surrey countryside, the School has over 400 day and boarding pupils. The strapline is ‘United by Diversity since 1553’. In September 2022, our new and innovative Academic Hub and Reception area, containing a Learning Resource Centre, opened and 2023 saw the addition of our new Upper Sixth Form House which has been designed as a stepping stone to university education. The tours will start at New Reception situated off the Gurdon's Lane entrance to the school. The tours are available to children but inaccessible to people with certain disabilities

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:

Tours at 1300 and 1500 | Fully booked

Location & directions

King Edwards School, Petworth Road, Wormley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SG

Directions:

Note the New Reception is situated off the Gurdon's Lane entrance to the school.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Tickets to be booked at Godalming Museum either in person (preferred) or by phone. see details below. Please do not contact the Godalming Museum before release of tickets on 24th August at 10am. There is no booking or waiting list before this date and tickets will be limited to a maximum of 4 per booking.

Booking contact name:

Godalming Museum 109a High St, Godalming GU7 1AQ

Booking telephone number:

+441483426510

Booking opens:

24 Aug 2024 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

The tours are available to children but inaccessible to people with certain disabilities as there are some stairways.

Additional information

Please go to the New Reception Building from the Gurdons Lane entrance

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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