Hillcroft College, Grade II listed educational institution in Kingston upon Thames, England
Hillcroft College is a women's college in Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, housed in a red brick Victorian building. The grounds include a converted former stable block and sit within the Oakhill Conservation Area.
The college was founded in 1920 to offer women access to higher education at a time when such opportunities were rare for them. Over the decades it has kept its original focus, serving women who return to study later in life.
The college remains dedicated to providing educational opportunities for women from diverse backgrounds and life stages. This focus shapes the daily life on campus and creates a community centered on female empowerment and learning.
The college is in Surbiton, close to the railway station, which has regular connections into central London. As it is an active educational facility, contacting the college before visiting is a good idea.
The former stable block on the grounds dates from when the land was used for farming, long before any college stood here. Hillcroft is also one of the very few colleges in England dedicated entirely to adult women returning to education.
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