Kimbolton School, Independent school in Kimbolton, United Kingdom
Description
Kimbolton School is an independent school in the village of Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire, comprising a historic castle and separate buildings for younger pupils. The site covers roughly 120 acres (49 ha) with a tree-lined path connecting the different areas of the campus.
History
The school was founded in 1600 and moved into the castle in 1950 after purchasing it from the Duke of Manchester. The relocation followed World War II when the estate was no longer used as an aristocratic residence.
Culture
The castle building serves as the teaching center and connects classrooms from several centuries with modern facilities for science and art. Students move daily between the old walls and newer pavilions, with the wide lawns and sports grounds shaping the school grounds.
Practical
The institution offers both day teaching and boarding places, with residential houses distributed along Kimbolton High Street. Visitors should note that this is an active educational facility and access to the grounds may be limited during school hours.
Did you know?
The castle itself holds Grade I listed status and displays architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. The school name derives from the location, which in turn traces back to Old English roots connected to royal associations.
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Kimbolton Castle
74 m
Church of St Peter, Pertenhall
2.7 km
Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton
313 m
Church of All Saints
2.6 km
The White Horse Public House
2.8 km
The New Sun Public House
183 m
The Chestnuts
368 m
Main And Side Gates And Four Gate Piers To South East Of Kimbolton School
400 m
Kimbolton War Memorial
282 m
Gatehouse To Kimbolton School
112 m
Village Cross
2.6 km
Milestone About 1/4 Mile North Of Bustard Hill
3.3 km
Milestone Outside Milestone Cottage
1.1 km
Barn To Bigram's Farm
2 km
30, East Street
302 m
379th Bombardment Group USAAF Memorial, Kimbolton
2 km
Dial House
278 m
26, East Street
299 m
Moravian Chapel To Rear Of Number 26
309 m
28, East Street
307 m
Milestone About 1/2 Mile West Of Village
2.6 km
Eades Bakery
290 m
Michaelmas House
350 m
Corner House
368 m
Milestone
330 m
Goodermans Hardware Store
313 m
Approximately 10 Metres Of Wall To South West Of Kitchen Wing At Kimbolton School
163 m
Milestone Approximately 100 Yards East Of Vicarage Farm
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